This wonderful painter was born Mary Evelyn Pickering in London in 1855… When she married William De Morgan (English novelist and ceramist) in 1883 she became Evelyn De Morgan… as a painter she is associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Movement and her paintings show different styles such as aestheticism and symbolism. In many of her paintings she portrays the female body as something spiritual, mythological and allegorical. Some scholars have found her work to contain a sort of a spiritualist/feminist content… And of course, like all artists she studied art. In 1872 Evelyn attended the South Kensington National Art Training School, which is today the Royal College of Art. In 1873 moved to the Slade School of Art, where she won the prestigious Slade Scholarship as well as the Silver Medal for Painting from the Antique; First Certificate for Drawing from the Antique; and Third Equal Certificate for Composition… Evelyn De Morgan began exhibiting in 1876 and continued to exhibit until 1907. She was the sole artist, as in a one-woman show at Wolverhampton Municipal Art Gallery and Museum. Twenty five of her paintings were exhibited. However, after 1907 she practically stopped exhibiting. Perhaps she did not need the money any more as her husband’s first novel became very successful. We should all be aware that artists work for money and once the financial situation is resolved, there really is not much of a need to work. After all, being an artist is a job… Evelyn De Morgan died in London in 1919.
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Esta maravillosa pintora, Mary Evelyn Pickering, nació en Londres en 1855… Cuando se casó con William De Morgan (novelista y ceramista inglés) en 1883, se convirtió en Evelyn De Morgan… como pintora, está asociada con el Movimiento Prerrafaelista. Sus pinturas muestran diferentes estilos como el esteticismo y el simbolismo. En muchas de sus obras retrata el cuerpo femenino como algo espiritual, mitológico y alegórico. Algunos académicos han encontrado que su trabajo contiene una especie de contenido espiritualista/feminista… Y, por supuesto, como todos los artistas, estudió arte. En 1872, Evelyn asistió a la Escuela Nacional de Formación Artística de South Kensington, que hoy en día es el Royal College of Art. En 1873 se trasladó a la Slade School of Art, donde ganó la prestigiosa Beca Slade, así como la Medalla de Plata por Pintura del Antiguo; el Primer Certificado por Dibujo del Antiguo; y el Tercer Certificado Igual por Composición… Evelyn De Morgan comenzó a exhibir en 1876 y continuó exponiendo hasta 1907. Fue la única artista, en una exposición individual en la Galería Municipal de Arte y Museo de Wolverhampton. Veinticinco de sus pinturas fueron exhibidas. Sin embargo, después de 1907 prácticamente dejó de exhibir. Quizás ya no necesitaba el dinero, ya que la primera novela de su esposo se volvió muy exitosa. Todos deberíamos ser conscientes de que los artistas trabajan por dinero y, una vez que la situación financiera la resuelven, realmente encuentran mucha necesidad de trabajar. Después de todo, ser artista es un trabajo… Evelyn De Morgan murió en Londres en 1919.
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She was a wonderful artist, Francisco, and I love how her paintings explored spiritual, mythological, and allegorical themes. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Yes, those are the things that attracted me to her work as well. And without mentioning her perfect technique and style. Always a pleasure and a duty to bring forth such artists Aiva. Thank you!
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Thank you, Francisco, for the introduction to the talented painter, Evelyn de Morgan and her impressive works.
The one thing I disagree in your words is that an artist works for money as being a painter, poet or a writer is a vocation and destiny, and those bestowed with talent have to work otherwise they would experience physical and mental pain.
Joanna
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Thank you so much Joanna. Yes, De Morgan was a great artist and an interesting one due to her spiritual beliefs and practices. Those things have always called my attention. Reference artists and work, I do believe that we all work for money, not for the love of art. We love art, but we produce it for money. Maybe folks that are not professional artists work for the love of art, especially those that can afford expensive hobbies… All the best!
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Thank you, Francisco, for your honest opinion.
Joanna
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My pleasure Joanna. All the best.
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beautifull
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Thank you
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New one for me Francesc, but I do like what you’ve shown us.
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She’s been sort of out of fashion but now many of these pre-impressionist sorts are reclaiming their proper place in art history. Thank you Malc and all the best!
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That’s what I like about your posts that bring unknown artists to me. A big thank you, and enjoy the weekend ahead my friend.
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I thank you Malc and all who help me keep the conversation alive about art and especially about the women artists who are not given equal measure. Thank you! And a happy weekend to you too!
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Thank you for your dedication to bringing women artists to our attention!
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Thank you Janet, for helping keep the conversation alive about art and about the many, many women artists ignored by art history! All the best.
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Beautiful pictures. We love the Pre-Raphaelites. But we ask ourselves why most of the pictures of women in Pre-Raphaelite paintings look similar.
Thank you for introducing us to Evelyn de Morgan.
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That is an interesting observation. I do not know I can only assume that since they were a close group that they used the same models and the same themes… thank you so much!
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very nice.
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Thank you!
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