Fanny Eaton’s Story

Fanny Matilda Eaton, born to a freed slave, travelled with her mother from Jamaica to the UK in the 1840s. This is the story of a brave young woman who became a model for the Pre-Raphaelite artists and is now recognised as an important figure in the art world.

‘Fanny Eaton’s Story’ is written by her great-grandson who has researched her life since discovering her in the 1881 census. Together with members of the art world, her story has been given the prominence it deserves.

A truly inspirational account of Fanny’s connection to slavery, history, geography and art.