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Marie Spartali Stillman

Delaware Art Museum

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Poetry in Beauty

Marie Spartali Stillman (1844–1927) was one of a small number of professional female artists working in the second half of the 19th century. She was an important presence in the Victorian art world of her time and closely affiliated with members of the Pre-Raphaelite circle. Poetry in Beauty, the first retrospective of Spartali Stillman’s work, will showcase approximately 50 works by the artist. Spartali Stillman’s style reflects her British Pre- Raphaelite training as well as the influence of Renaissance art, derived from the many years she lived and worked in Italy. Works from public and private collections in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, many of which have not been exhibited since Spartali Stillman’s lifetime, will also be on view.

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(1896), Marie Spartali Stillman

Beatrice (1896), Marie Spartali Stillman Delaware Art Museum

(1879), Marie Spartali Stillman

Fiammetta Singing (1879), Marie Spartali Stillman
Photo: William H. Bengston, The Collection of Richard H. Driehaus, Chicago

(1899), Marie Spartali Stillman

The Lake of Nemi (1899), Marie Spartali Stillman Private Collection

(1885), Marie Spartali Stillman

Love’s Messenger (1885), Marie Spartali Stillman Delaware Art Museum

(c.1867–9), Marie Spartali Stillman

Mariana (c.1867–9), Marie Spartali Stillman Private Collection

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