The Soul’s Prison House 1880

Evelyn De Morgan’s 1880 painting, “The Soul’s Prison House,” depicts a woman imprisoned in a cell, with a window that shows a view of the outside world. The woman, clad in a flowing green gown, is holding a scroll and staring out the window, seemingly yearning for freedom. This Pre-Raphaelite style painting, characterized by its meticulous detail and symbolism, explores themes of captivity, longing, and the struggle for self-expression. De Morgan’s masterful use of light and shadow evokes a sense of both confinement and hope, making “The Soul’s Prison House” a poignant meditation on the human condition.