The Red Cross
To scale 31 x 24 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the height of World War I when De Morgan was seventy-one, The Red Cross emerged as her direct response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding across Europe, marking a decisive shift from her previous focus on classical allegory toward contemporary social commentary. The work coincided with her husband William De Morgan's declining health and her own growing involvement with spiritualist movements that sought meaning amid wartime devastation. This canvas demonstrates her mature command of Pre-Raphaelite technique while incorporating the symbolic color theory and mystical iconography that positioned her as a leading figure in British Symbolism; the painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1917 to considerable acclaim for its fusion of traditional religious imagery with modern humanitarian themes.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 24 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1521021
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
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Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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