Jane Morris. Muse, artists’ model and friend of the De Morgans by volunteer, Vanessa Cumper
Study for The Hourglass/Portrait of Jane Morris by Evelyn De Morgan (1904-5) Born into a poor family Jane Burden (1839-1914) had the [...]
The Two Williams – William De Morgan and William Morris
‘Mr. Morris was always coming round to get ideas from Mr. De Morgan, and would carry off his finest work. Mr. De Morgan just would [...]
Spencer Stanhope Portrait lent by his family to Cannon Hall
John Roddam Spencer Stanhope, the ‘painter of dreams’, is a central figure in our De Morgan Family. He was referred to as ‘poor [...]
PPE in the time of De Morgan
William De Morgan began his career as a successful novelist is 1906, after the failure of his pottery business. The De Morgan Foundation has a [...]
The Empty Tomb – A hopeful symbol for an Easter
Life and Thought Emerging from the Tomb by Evelyn De Morgan (1893) (C) Walker Art Gallery; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/life-and-thought-emerging-from-the-tomb-97953 The angel said to the women, [...]
Coronavirus/COVID-19 update
Artichoke Tile Panel designed for the Livadia (c. 1880), link to collection item: C_WDM_0261 The health and safety of our visitors and supporters [...]
Community voices re-interpret paintings by Evelyn De Morgan in the British Museum’s exhibition ‘Troy: Myth and Reality’
At the opening of the Troy: Myth and Reality, De Morgan Chair Jean McMeakin spotted a group of women taking selfies in front of Evelyn [...]
The Little Yellow Bird
Evelyn De Morgan's message is clear in her c.1905 painting The Gilded Cage. Shackled by her heavy jewelry to a rich, yet deeply unhappy marriage, the [...]
#workexperienceweek
Millie is just 16 years old, yet has taken on her work experience placement at the De Morgan Foundation as though she has worked in [...]
Millie will join us this week on a volunteer work experience placement
The De Morgan Foundation charity is committed to sharing the collection as widely as possible with new audiences. This week, we are delighted to welcome [...]