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Amy Lyon Collection

Amy Lyon, better known as Lady Hamilton, was a captivating figure who left an indelible mark on the art world

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney

Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876

Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lady Hamilton, by George Romney, in the late exhibition of Old Masters, Burlington House, 1876. That too celebrated female beauty, Emma Lyons, a Welsh servant-girl

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre, c. 1785. Creator: George Romney

Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre, c. 1785. Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre, c. 1785

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton. Creator: Pietro Antonio Novelli

The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton. Creator: Pietro Antonio Novelli
The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney. Creator: English School

Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney. Creator: English School
Portrait of Lady Hamilton after Georges Romney

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as 'Sensibility', after George Romney, c1789 (1891). Creator: Richard Earlom

Lady Hamilton as "Sensibility", after George Romney, c1789 (1891). Creator: Richard Earlom
Lady Hamilton as "Sensibility", after George Romney, c1789 (1891). From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed [Emma Hamilton (?)], November 1, 1797

Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed [Emma Hamilton (?)], November 1, 1797

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as Nature, 1800/1850

Lady Hamilton as Nature, 1800/1850

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Portrait of Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815), British model and actress, the mistress of Admiral Lord Nelson and muse of painter George Romney

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. Artist: George Romney

Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. Artist: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. A painting of Lady Emma Hamilton (1765-1815). From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as Nature, published 1784. Creator: John Raphael Smith

Lady Hamilton as Nature, published 1784. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Lady Hamilton as Nature, published 1784

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as the Comic Muse, Thalia, 1791. Creator: Raphael Morghen

Lady Hamilton as the Comic Muse, Thalia, 1791. Creator: Raphael Morghen
Lady Hamilton as the Comic Muse, Thalia, 1791

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown

Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Views of large houses in an area of what is now south London: Rangers House, Woodlands, Lady Hamiltons House, Old Tree in Greenwich Park

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: A Mansion House treat - or smoking attitudes, London, 1800

A Mansion House treat - or smoking attitudes, London, 1800. On the right Lord Nelson, smoking a long pipe, phallic in design. He and Lady Hamilton are making metaphorical remarks on the subject

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton 1761-1815. - Gemalde von Romney, 1934

Lady Hamilton 1761-1815. - Gemalde von Romney, 1934
Lady Hamilton 1761-1815, 1934. Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815), English model and actress, is best remembered as the mistress of Lord Nelson and as the muse of George Romney

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Artist: George Romney

Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Artist: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as The Spinstress, c1782, (1912). Painting held at Kenwood House, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: George Romney - At Work On A Picture Of His Favourite Model, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant

George Romney - At Work On A Picture Of His Favourite Model, c1925. Artist: Charles Dudley Tennant
George Romney - At Work On A Picture Of His Favourite Model, c1925. George Romney, (1734-1802), English portrait painter. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Lady Hamilton as Ariadne, c18th century. Artist: Henry T Greenhead

Lady Hamilton as Ariadne, c18th century. Artist: Henry T Greenhead
Lady Hamilton as Ariadne, c18th century. Lady Emma Hamilton (c1765-1851), mistress of Horatio Nelson. After George Romney (1734-1802). From The Connoisseur 1913, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Emma Hart (Lady Hamilton), 18th century, (1902). Artist: George Romney

Emma Hart (Lady Hamilton), 18th century, (1902). Artist: George Romney
Emma Hart (Lady Hamilton), 18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. III [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Emma, Lady Hamilton, Born Amy Lyon, 1765 A

Emma, Lady Hamilton, Born Amy Lyon, 1765 A

Background imageAmy Lyon Collection: Emma, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress Of Lord Nelson. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Emma, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress Of Lord Nelson. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897



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Amy Lyon, better known as Lady Hamilton, was a captivating figure who left an indelible mark on the art world. In George Romney's masterpiece "Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, " painted around 1790, she embodies vitality and radiance. Her ethereal beauty is further immortalized in "Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed, " where her sensuality captivates the viewer. Lady Hamilton's versatility as a muse is evident in George Romney's "Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante" from 1785, where she exudes wild abandon and freedom. John Raphael Smith's portrayal of her as "Lady Hamilton as Nature" showcases her connection to the natural world, emphasizing her grace and harmony with all living things. Raphael Morghen captures Lady Hamilton's vivacious spirit in his depiction of her as Thalia, the Comic Muse, in 1791. This playful representation highlights her ability to bring joy and laughter wherever she goes. The unknown artist behind "Lady Emma Hamilton" in 1933 beautifully portrays her timeless allure. While Amy Lyon may have been born into humble beginnings, these artworks elevate her status to that of an iconic figure. The picturesque scene depicted in "Houses Round Greenwich Park" transports us back to Lady Hamilton's era when grandeur surrounded her every step. In London during 1800, attitudes towards smoking were captured by an anonymous artist in "A Mansion House treat - or smoking attitudes. " Although not directly related to Lady Hamilton herself, it provides insight into the society she inhabited during this period. George Romney's painting from 1934 immortalizes Lady Hamilton forevermore; his brushstrokes capturing both elegance and depth within this portrait. Another notable work by Romney is "The Spinstress, " which showcases Lady Hamilton’s talent for embodying various roles effortlessly. Charles Dudley Tennant gives us a glimpse into George Romney at work on his favorite model with "George Romney.