Evelyn De Morgan

Born Mary Evelyn Pickering in London in 1855, Evelyn De Morgan was a fiercely independent artist who challenged societal expectations from a young age. Educated at home in Greek, Latin, and classical literature, she declared her dedication to art at 17, writing in her diary, "Art is eternal, but life is short… I have not a moment to lose." She enrolled at the South Kensington National Art Training School and later the Slade School of Art, where she earned prestigious awards…