Head Of A Young Girl 

Evelyn De Morgan rendered ‘Head Of A Young Girl’ with chalk on paper. De Morgan's art was deeply influenced by her spiritualist beliefs. Her exploration of female figures often transcends conventional Victorian ideals, diving into symbolic and mythological narratives. This portrait presents a woman looking upwards, perhaps representing an intellectual or spiritual aspiration that counters the domestic roles typically assigned to women in the Victorian era. The gaze of the young girl evokes a sense of longing. Her soft features, rendered with a gentle hand, contrast with the societal expectations that confined women's roles at the time. De Morgan once said that the role of art was "to elevate, to lead souls from the material to the spiritual," which resonates strongly with the hopeful upward gaze of this figure. De Morgan challenges viewers to reconsider the position of women in her society, portraying them not just as objects of beauty but as beings of intellect and spiritual depth. This piece invites us to reflect on the narratives we construct around identity and the emotional landscapes we embody.