Serena Reading (c.1780-1785). George Romney (English, 1734-1802). Oil on canvas. Harris Mu
Serena Reading (c.1780-1785). George Romney (English, 1734-1802). Oil on canvas. Harris Museum & Art Gallery. Serena Reading shows the heroine from a poem called ‘Triumphs of Temper’ by William Hayley, a close friend of Romney. The poem tells how Serena became so engrossed in a book that she read all through the night. Daylight is breaking and her candle has burnt down. -- source link
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