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Emma at Home: Lady Hamilton and Her "Attitudes"
March 31, 2005
John Wilton-Ely

John Wilton-Ely lectures on the effervescent and much celebrated performance artist, Lady Emma Hamilton, whose "attitudes" made her a phenomenon all across 18th century Europe.

This lecture is presented in conjunction with the Royal Oak Foundation.

Art & Architecture | History
antiquity | Art History | celebrated beauty | Criticism | industrial revolution | Lady Emma Hamilton | Neo Classism | Painting | performance art | Performing Arts | The Imitation of Greek Art
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