William and Emma Hamilton [ Aristocracy / Travel ]
… French Revolution, and all those interested in the archaeological explorations that were feeding the development of neoclassicism and/or who were interested in witnessing the volcanic activity. Sir William’s home thus became a hub of … She also provided the entertainment, dancing the tarantella or performing her Attitudes for her guests. Dressed in classic attire, the beautiful, sensual, and seductive Emma adopted poses (or attitudes) reminiscent of mythological, religious, and literary figures in classical statuary works of the great masters, and paintings found on ancient vases and on the recently excavated walls …
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