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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: George Romney

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about portrait artist George Romney. There is a biography, and different examples of his art from 1770-1790. These are high-quality images, with details available.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Portrait Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of portrait artists from the 15th century to today. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Artist in American Society

For Students 9th - 10th
See how the creation of visual art in its many forms developed over the first half of the 19th century. In addition of the painters in the Hudson River School of Art, read about the beautification of natural spaces such as parks, and...
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National Museums Liverpool

Walker Art Gallery: George Romney

For Students 9th - 10th
An intriguing site on the life and works of British artist George Romney. There are links to further biographies of important people in his life, including Emma Hart, Sir William Hamilton, and Lord Nelson, and how their lives intermingled.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...