The Simeon Solomon Research Archive is a repository of information about the nineteenth-century Anglo-Jewish artist Simeon Solomon (1840-1905). Its purpose is to encourage research into the work of Simeon Solomon, who until recently was still an obscure Victorian artist known only to those interested in Pre-Raphaelite studies. Over the past thirty years increased interest in the Pre-Raphaelites and Aesthetes, Jewish studies, and gender/gay/queer studies has generated a resurgence of information on Solomon and his work. The site also includes information about Solomon's artist siblings Abraham and Rebecca Solomon. Go to the links below to find out more.
​The site is now in its 26th Year - (2000-2026) - and is researched, edited and maintained by Dr. Carolyn Conroy and Dr. Roberto C. Ferrari. We have both spent many years studying Solomon's life and work. ​ 
FORTHCOMING
​ SIMEON SOLOMON EXHIBITION
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Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, USA
The SSRA is excited to announce a forthcoming exhibition of work by Simeon Solomon, scheduled to open at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, USA in March 2027. Co-curated by Dr Roberto C. Ferrari and Dr Sophie Lynford. This exhibition will mark the first major museum presentation of Solomon’s work in the United States.

The exhibition will feature in-depth technical analysis of selected paintings, offering new insights into the artist’s materials, methods, and artistic practice. It will be accompanied by a fully illustrated scholarly catalogue, including groundbreaking essays by leading researchers from both the United States and the UK.​
This landmark exhibition represents a significant moment in the study and appreciation of Solomon’s work. Visitors are encouraged to begin planning a visit to Delaware, for what promises to be a once-in-a-generation exhibition. More details to follow.

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About the SSRA

The Simeon Solomon Research Archive was created in 2000 and is now in its twenty-fifth year. Find out more about the SSRA and why it was created.

Simeon Solomon Biography

A short biography of Simeon Solomon's life in two parts: from before and after his arrest in 1873.

Textual Sources

Primary and secondary textual source material about Solomon's life and work including exhibition histories (see also direct links to exhibitions below).
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About Us

 Roberto C. Ferrari created the original Simeon Solomon Research Archive in 2000. In 2010 Carolyn Conroy became primary editor of the project. 

Images

Simeon Solomon's artwork
from c.1854 through to 1905.

Essays

Biographies and essays on Solomon and the Dalziel Bible Gallery, Solomon's Vision, Abraham Solomon's portrait of Wellington and more.
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Exhibition Histories

Simeon Solomon Exhibition History 1858-1872
Simeon Solomon Exhibition History 1873-1905
Simeon Solomon Exhibition History Aug 1905-2010
Simeon Solomon Exhibition History 2011-present
Rebecca Solomon Exhibition History 1850-1885
Abraham Solomon Exhibition History 1840-1862

Rebecca & Abraham
​Solomon Pages

This section includes biographies of the artists,
​artwork galleries, exhibition histories and
​various secondary sources.