The Art of Fallen Women During the Victorian period, women were commonly believed to be innately vulnerable to social evils. Therefore, they needed to be protected in the shelter of home, away from the dangerous exterior world. Summary: It was strongly believed that women were innately weak and open to sexual seduction.

The Art of Fallen Women The sins of fallen women, who had once been tempted, were thought to be unforgiveable. Therefore, paintings of fallen women as the counterpart of ideal women achieved great popularity. Summary:

The Art of Fallen Women The popularity of paintings juxtaposing “fallen” and “pure” women is due to the moral lessons that could be learned from making logical conclusions about the fate of women who do not conform to socially established norms.

State portrait of Queen Victoria (1837) Painter: Sir George Hayter Overall Message: Additional Notes/Observations:

The Poor Teacher (1844) Painter: Richard Redgrave Overall Message: Additional Notes/Observations:

The Outcast (1851) Painter: Richard Redgrave Overall Message: Additional Notes/Observations:

Past and Present (1) (1858) Painter: Augustus Leopold Egg Overall Message: Additional Notes/Observations:

Past and Present (2) (1858) Painter: Augustus Leopold Egg Overall Message: Additional Notes/Observations:

Past and Present (3) (1858) Painter: Augustus Leopold Egg Overall Message: Additional Notes/Observations:

Found Drowned ( ) Painter: George Frederic Watts Overall Message: Additional Notes/Observations: