Evelyn De Morgan

English painter with symbolic artworks

Evelyn De Morgan - English painter with symbolic artworks
Born

August 30th, 1855
169 years ago

Died

1919
106 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English painter, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, produced a variety of works characterized by symbolic and allegorical themes. Educated at the Slade School of Fine Art, often collaborated with her husband, a noted artist himself. Works exhibited at prestigious venues, including the Royal Academy and the New Gallery in London. Her paintings often explored themes of spirituality, femininity, and mythology, utilizing a style influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Later in life, shifted focus to social issues, particularly advocating for women's rights and pacifism.

Painted 'The Dream' and 'The Awakening'

Exhibited at the Royal Academy and the New Gallery

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