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William Theophilus Brown
Early Life and Influences (1919 – 1930s) Evelyn De Morgan, a name often overshadowed by the more celebrated figures of her era, emerged as a remarkably independent and profoundly expressive artist during a period when societal expectations for women in the arts were exceptionally restrictive. Born in London in 1855 into an affluent family – Percival Pickering Q.C. and Anna Maria Spencer Stanhope – Evelyn’s upbringing was steeped in pri
vilege but also marked by a subtle tension between her parents' conservative values and her own burgeoning artistic ambitions. Her father, a lawyer and landowner, provided some financial support for her artistic pursuits, while her mother, influenced by her own family’s artistic lineage, initially discouraged a career dedicated to painting. This initial resistance fueled Evelyn’s determination to forge her own path, demonstrating an ea…