Emma Sandys facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Emma Sandys
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| Born |
Mary Ann Emma Sands
1843 Norwich, England,
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Died | 1877 (aged 33–34) Norwich, England,
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Pre-Raphaelites |
Emma Sandys (born Mary Ann Emma Sands) was a talented British painter from the 1800s. She was known for her beautiful Pre-Raphaelite style of art.
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Emma Sandys: A Talented Artist
Emma Sandys was born in Norwich, England, in 1843. Her father, Anthony Sands, was an artist too. He taught her some of her first art lessons. In 1853, her family changed their last name from Sands to Sandys.
Emma was inspired by her older brother, Frederick Sandys. He was a famous artist and part of a group called the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. This group of artists wanted to paint in a detailed and colorful way, like artists before the time of Raphael. Frederick's friend, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, also influenced Emma's art.
Emma's Artistic Journey
Emma' started painting professionally around 1863. She showed her artwork in London and Norwich between 1867 and 1874. Her paintings often featured children and young women. She liked to dress them in old-fashioned or medieval clothes.
Her artworks usually had backgrounds filled with bright, colorful flowers. She used both oil paints and chalk for her portraits. Emma mostly worked in Norwich, but she might have also spent time in her brother Frederick's art studio in London. Sadly, Emma Sandys passed away in Norwich in November 1877.
Famous Works by Emma Sandys
Emma Sandys created many beautiful paintings during her life. Some of her well-known works include:
- Elaine (This painting is part of the National Trust Collection in Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton.)
- Fiammetta
- Lady in Yellow Dress (You can see this painting at the Norwich Castle Museum.)
- Viola (This artwork is displayed at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.)
- La belle jaune giroflée (This means "The Beautiful Wallflower" and is at the Ferens Art Gallery.)
Gallery of Emma Sandys's Art
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Viola, circa 1865
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Preparing for the Ball, 1867
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Elaine, Wightwick Manor
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A Medieval Beauty, circa 1875
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Portrait of a Girl, circa 1865
See also
In Spanish: Emma Sandys para niños
