Between Classicism and Allegorical Mysticism
Preraphaelite WomenSpiritually inspired, de Morgan's style is influenced by the Preraphaelites and is renowned for its allegorical and symbolic tone. Her initial formal art training was undertaken at the Slade School of Art, with an appreciation and influence from Renaissance Masters being fostered during the many opportunities she had to visit Florence. The range of themes interpreted by de Morgan through her paintings is significant and the powerful spiritual tone impossible to resist. Through her use of an extraordinary variety of colours, movement and attention to detail, she has few equals...