Emmeline Deane (1858–1944): A Pioneer of Surrealist Landscape Painting Emmeline Deane (1858 – 1944) stands as a singular figure in British art history, recognized primarily for her contribution to the Penrose Collection and her distinctive approach to landscape painting—a style infused with subtle surrealist elements that distinguishes her from many contemporaries. Born Mary Bathurst Deane in Melbourne, Australia, she emigrated to Eng…