Fernande Olivier passions sometimes exploded into violence. Among his most notable works of his Cubist period from 1907 to 1909, several were inspired by Olivier. These include "Head of a Woman (Fernande)". He later admitted that one of the "Demoiselles d'Avignon" was modeled on her. In April 1907 Olivier went to a local orphanage and adopted a 13-year-old girl, Raymonde. The small family did not last, however, and upon discovering explicit drawings of Raymonde made by Picasso, Olivier sent the girl back to the orphanage. Olivier made no mention of Raymonde in her memoirs. When Picasso finally achieved success as an artist,
George Romney (painter) turn the tide of fortune permanently in the artist's favour. In 1776–77, he made the acquaintance of William Hayley, striking up a lasting friendship with the writer, and painting portraits for him. 1782 was the beginning of an important new chapter in Romney's life, for in that year he was first introduced to Emma Hamilton (then called Emma Hart) who became his muse. He painted over 60 portraits of her in various poses, sometimes playing the part of historical or mythological figures. He also painted many other contemporaries, including fellow artist Mary Moser. In 1797 Romney left his studio at