The Beaumont Family (1779) by George Romney

The Beaumont Family - George Romney - 1779

Artwork Information

TitleThe Beaumont Family
ArtistGeorge Romney
Date1779
Art MovementRococo

About The Beaumont Family

The artwork titled “The Beaumont Family” was created by artist George Romney in the year 1779. It belongs to the Rococo art movement and falls within the genre of portraiture.

The artwork depicts a well-dressed family consisting of three standing men and a seated woman with a child. The men are dressed in refined attire, indicative of the fashion of that period. The woman, adorned in an elegant dress, gestures towards the child who is also finely dressed and is positioned next to a globe. The background is somber yet sophisticated, featuring draped curtains and an adorned interior, emphasizing the family’s wealth and status. The composition and detailed rendering of the figures reflect Romney’s skill in capturing the likeness and demeanor of his subjects, a signature of portrait art in the Rococo period.

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