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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