The early 1900s caption reads: "The Parson's Daughter by George Romney. This dainty portrait was called "The Parson's daughter" by a former owner. Romney must have employed the brief task of painting her. She gave him no trouble, you may be sure. Easily as a thrush sings he suggested powdered hair framing the coquettish face masked in demureness, the long neck springing from the slight frame, and the note of green in the auburn curls. George Romney (1734-1802) was an English portrait painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures " 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.