18th-century
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Salmo Fario, The Trout. (1785-1797)
A luminous portrayal of a trout, blending scientific detail with artistic grace, evoking nature’s ephemeral beauty.
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Balistes laevis, The smooth old Wife. (1785-1797)
A vivid portrayal of a fish, blending scientific detail with unexpected personality and folklore.
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Guitar player (1755-1757)
A guitarist lost in melody, fingers poised mid-strum, bathed in warm light that brings the scene to life.
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Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emily Bertie Pott (1781)
A luminous portrait of a woman, her expression both serene and enigmatic, bathed in Romney’s signature soft light.