The early 1910s caption reads: "Miss Benedetta Ramus by George Romney. The younger of the beautiful Ramus girls, who afterwards became Lady Day. Miss Benedetta of the lovely eyes, that languish and sparkle as if pleading against oblivion, rests her hand upon a book in reverie. This beautiful girl and her sister were also painted by Gainsborough,. That lovely work was most unfortunately destroyed by fire." George Romney (1734-1802) was an English portrait painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, m
The early 1910s caption reads: "Miss Benedetta Ramus by George Romney. The younger of the beautiful Ramus girls, who afterwards became Lady Day. Miss Benedetta of the lovely eyes, that languish and sparkle as if pleading against oblivion, rests her hand upon a book in reverie. This beautiful girl and her sister were also painted by Gainsborough,. That lovely work was most unfortunately destroyed by fire." George Romney (1734-1802) was an English portrait painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
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