Evelyn De Morgan: The Gold Drawings

Evelyn de Morgan, Victoria Dolorosa (detail) 1900, gold pigment and chalk on grey paper, Leighton House, London.

Evelyn De Morgan’s gold drawings sparkle with a rare luminosity. Integral to her artistic practice, she made these drawings in materials of her own invention. She bought dry ‘cakes’ of gold pigment and ground these to make paint and pastels that she could use to create warmth, life and light. These curious artworks are unlike works by any other artists of the period.

This exhibition brings together 14 of De Morgan’s drawings from the De Morgan Collection and Leighton House Collection. Through these works, visitors will gain an understanding of De Morgan’s artistic talent, understanding of materials and meticulous working process.

Read our feature on Evelyn de Morgan, her interest in spiritualism and her pioneering role in representing women in late 19th century Great Britain.