Frances Dilworth is a museum professional, artist, and writer from Southern New Jersey, USA. They received curatorial training from the Rosenbach in Philadelphia, and graduated as an art history major and English minor from Rutgers University, Camden in 2021. Since graduating, they have worked at various museums and libraries including The Metropolitan Museum of Art. They are a lifelong nature enthusiast and painter, passions which bleed into their studies as an art historian. Frances specializes in LGBT+ art, global Medieval art and literature, 19th century art, and gardens/horticulture. Their thesis, Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement and Their Medieval Roots, examines the influence medieval monastic gardens had over 19th century art gardens. To view their artwork, thesis, and published articles, visit Frances’ website at francesdilworth.com
Areas of Expertise
10 Green Spaces to Visit in the Garden State
A guide to ten ecologically, culturally, and historically significant green spaces in the Garden State from a lifelong New Jersey resident and outdoors enthusiast.
What Makes The Unicorn Tapestries So Fascinating?
Dive into all of the mysterious lore, debated symbolism, and enchanting aesthetics of the famous Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries, currently displayed in the MET Cloisters.
Here Are 5 Of The World’s Most Impressive Medieval Castles
Castles in the Middle Ages were built as fortifications and symbols of power. Read on for 5 of the most impressive medieval castles from around the world.
The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli: 3 Ways to Interpret His Most Famous Work
The complex symbolism of Henry Fuseli’s notorious painting, The Nightmare, can be interpreted in these three ways.
3 Japanese Ghost Stories and the Ukiyo-e Works They Inspired
Let’s take a trip to Japan during the Edo Period to learn about three of the most famous Japanese ghost stories and the Ukiyo-E art that was inspired by them.
Cicely Mary Barker: An Enchanting World of Flower Fairies and Magic
Step into the enchanting world of Cicely Mary Barker, an early 20th-century artist whose art is inspired by nature, botany, and a little bit of magic.
10 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Should Get to Know
Get to know 10 LGBTQIA+ artists, five deceased and five active today, and learn why more people should be talking about them.