The Guildhall Art Gallery is currently showcasing the work of Evelyn De Morgan, a remarkable Victorian artist known for her emotionally powerful paintings. Her art reflects themes of feminism, spirituality, and anti-war sentiments while defying the norms of her time, as she financially supported her husband during their relationship. The exhibition highlights the challenge women artists faced, particularly in studying the male form, which led De Morgan to predominantly paint women. Included are rare works as well as recreations of lost pieces, providing a unique glimpse into her artistic legacy.
Evelyn De Morgan's richly coloured canvases, featuring beautifully draped figures laden with messages of feminism, spirituality, and the rejection of war and material wealth, won her many high-profile admirers.
As the exhibition explains, one of the many constraints that held women artists back was the difficulty of studying the male form to educate them how to paint men - which in part is why Evelyn primarily painted women.
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