From 16 September 2023, the Crocker Art Museum presents the first retrospective of Pre-Raphaelite painter Evelyn Pickering De Morgan (1855-1919) and her husband, stained glass and pottery designer William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917).

Married in 1887, their work spanned influential artistic circles of the era: Pre-Raphaelite, Arts and Crafts, and Aesthetic Movement. Their shared political and social views connected them with groups beyond the art world, including socialists, suffragists, and pacifists, making their impact on Victorian society broad and significant.

However, they’ve received limited recognition, with William’s craft focus and Evelyn’s gender contributing to this oversight. Evelyn, often labeled a disciple of Edward Burne-Jones, had little professional connection with him. This exhibition offers a comprehensive view of their cultural milieu, highlighting evolving attitudes toward Victorian marriage as a working partnership.