Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre c. 1785

"Lady Hamilton Playing a Lyre" is a drawing by British artist George Romney, dated c. 1785. The drawing depicts Emma, Lady Hamilton, the famed beauty and mistress of Lord Nelson, in a pose reminiscent of a classical muse, playing a lyre. The piece is done in brown ink and demonstrates Romney's loose, expressive style that was popular in the late 18th century. The drawing likely served as a study for a larger work and highlights Lady Hamilton's beauty and artistic talent.