Marian Lewes Collection

George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Creator: Francois d Albert Durade
George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Portrait of British author George Eliot (1819-1880), born Mary Ann Evans. Painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Artist: Mary L Gow
Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Eppie, the orphan adopted by the lonely miser and linen-weaver, Silas Marner

Fedalma, 1883-1884. Creator: George Fuller
Fedalma, 1883-1884

Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Artist: Frederic Leighton
Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Romola (1862-63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century

George Eliots house, Chelsea, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
George Eliots house, Chelsea, London, 1912. The home of English novelist Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name of George Eliot

George Eliots house, Wimbledon Park, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
George Eliots house, Wimbledon Park, London, 1912. The home of English novelist Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name of George Eliot

Original manuscript of Adam Bede, 23rd March 1859. Artist: George Eliot
Original manuscript of Adam Bede, 23rd March 1859. First page of the original manuscript of Adam Bede by George Eliot (pseudonym of Mary Anne Evans)

George Eliot, English novelist, 19th century. Artist: G Sidney Hunt
George Eliot, English novelist, 19th century. Eliot (1819-1880), is the pen name of Mary Anne Evans who was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era

George Eliot, 19th century English novelist, (1902). Artist: Francois d Albert Durade
George Eliot, 19th century English novelist, (1902). George Eliot is the pen name of Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880). Supplement to The Bookman, 1902

Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. Artist: Robert Brown
Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. This series of three tales included The Sad Fortunes of the Rev

Scene from The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, c1880. Artist: Walter-James Allen
Scene from The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, c1880. Maggie Tulliver, having cut off her hair and run away from home, is offered a share of the gypsies stew

Title page of The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, c1880. Artist: Walter-James Allen
Title page of The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot (1819-1880), c1880. The vignette shows Dorlcote Mill, the home of the Tulliver family. From The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot. (London, c1880)

Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. Artist: William Small
Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. The vignette on the title page shows The Hall Farm, home of farmer Martin Poyser and of his orphaned niece Hetty Sorrel

Scene from Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. Artist: William Small
Scene from Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. In his tall stalwartness Adam Bede was a Saxon and justified his name. Adam, the village carpenter, in the workshop

George Eliot, pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880), English novelist, poet and critic, 1877. She chose a male nom de plume in order to improve her chances of publication

Fra Girolamo commanding Romola not to leave Florence, 1862-1863. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Fra Girolamo commanding Romola not to leave Florence, 1862-1863. Illustration from George Eliots Romola, published in monthly parts in The Cornhill Magazine, London, 1862-1863

George Eliot as a young woman, c1840
George Eliot pen name of Mary Ann Evans as a young woman. English novelist of great stature. Author of Adam Bede, Silas Marner, The Mill on the Floss, Romola, Felix Holt, Middlemarch, Daniel Deronda

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Marian Lewes, also known by her pen name George Eliot, was a prominent English novelist in the 19th century. Born in 1819 as Mary Ann Evans, she adopted the pseudonym to ensure her works were taken seriously in a male-dominated literary world. With her insightful and realistic portrayals of characters and society, Marian revolutionized the Victorian novel. In this captivating photograph from around 1850, we see an image herself. The black-and-white portrait captures her intellectual gaze and determined expression, and is a testament to her dedication to literature and her commitment to challenging societal norms. Another artwork that pays homage to George Eliot is "Tessa at Home" from her novel Romola published between 1862-63. Painted by Frederic Leighton in 1923, it depicts Tessa peacefully reading at home—a scene reminiscent of Eliot's own love for literature. One cannot discuss George Eliot without mentioning some of her notable works such as "Fedalma. " Created by George Fuller between 1883-1884, this painting transports us into one of Eliot's narratives with its rich colors and intricate details. The artist Frederick Adcock takes us on a tour through two different houses associated with George Eliot—her residence in Chelsea and Wimbledon Park—in his paintings from 1912. These images provide glimpses into the spaces where she lived and wrote, offering insight into the environment that inspired some of literature's greatest works. A fascinating artifact related to Marian Lewes is an original manuscript page from Adam Bede dated March 23rd, 1859. This handwritten document showcases not only Eliot's meticulous attention to detail but also provides a tangible connection to the creative process behind one of her most beloved novels. G Sidney Hunt immortalizes George Eliot through his striking portrait capturing both strength and vulnerability—an accurate representation of this remarkable writer who defied conventions and challenged societal expectations.