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Millais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection

John Everett Millais (1829-1896) was a renowned British artist whose works spanned various genres and subjects

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: The Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli, 1881

The Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli, 1881
3480295 The Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli, 1881; (add.info.: Portrait of the Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli by Sir John Everett Millais. 1881)

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Jephthah, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Jephthah, 1867 (oil on canvas)
NGW184269 Jephthah, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 127x162.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Wandering Thoughts, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)

Wandering Thoughts, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
MAN62963 Wandering Thoughts, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 35.2x24.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Only a Lock of Hair, c. 1857-58 (oil on panel)

Only a Lock of Hair, c. 1857-58 (oil on panel)
MAN62964 Only a Lock of Hair, c.1857-58 (oil on panel) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 35.3x25 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by John Everett Millais); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: The blind girl, 19th century (oil on canvas)

The blind girl, 19th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4682635 The blind girl, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: The blind girl)

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: 7388121

7388121

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Waking, 1865-67 (oil on canvas)

Waking, 1865-67 (oil on canvas)
7333502 Waking, 1865-67 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 90.8x70.5 cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Millais, John Everett (b.1829)

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas)

Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas)
7333483 Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 128x112 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Millais)

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Brother Brushes: Sir John Everett Millais, British artist; Wilhelm Peters, Norwegian artist

Brother Brushes: Sir John Everett Millais, British artist; Wilhelm Peters, Norwegian artist, working at Newlyn
7148434 Brother Brushes: Sir John Everett Millais, British artist; Wilhelm Peters, Norwegian artist, working at Newlyn, Cornwall (engraving) by May

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Oh! that Dream so Sweet, so Long Enjoy d, should be so Sadly, Cruelly Destroyed

Oh! that Dream so Sweet, so Long Enjoy d, should be so Sadly, Cruelly Destroyed
7085128 Oh! that Dream so Sweet, so Long Enjoy d, should be so Sadly, Cruelly Destroyed, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 127x83.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Study for Romeo and Juliet, The Last Scene, 1848 (pencil on paper)

Study for Romeo and Juliet, The Last Scene, 1848 (pencil on paper)
BIR108319 Study for Romeo and Juliet, The Last Scene, 1848 (pencil on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; eBirmingham Museums Trust; English

Background imageMillais John Everett 1829 1896 Collection: Caricature of John Everett Millais, c. 1851-53 (pen & ink and wash on paper)

Caricature of John Everett Millais, c. 1851-53 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
4065305 Caricature of John Everett Millais, c.1851-53 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 17.9x11.1 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)



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John Everett Millais (1829-1896) was a renowned British artist whose works spanned various genres and subjects. His paintings were characterized by their meticulous attention to detail, vibrant colors, and emotional depth. In "Wandering Thoughts" (c. 1855), Millais captures the introspective nature of a young woman lost in her own musings. The delicate brushstrokes and soft lighting evoke a sense of tranquility, inviting viewers to delve into their own wandering thoughts. In "Only a Lock of Hair" (c. 1857-58), Millais portrays the sentimental value attached to a simple lock of hair. The painting exudes intimacy and nostalgia as it explores themes of love, loss, and remembrance. "The Blind Girl" (19th century) showcases Millais' empathy towards marginalized individuals. Through his masterful use of light and shadow, he brings attention to the blind girl's vulnerability while highlighting her resilience in navigating the world around her. "Louise Jopling" (1879) is an exquisite portrait that exemplifies Millais' ability to capture not only physical likeness but also the inner essence of his subjects. Jopling's confident gaze reflects both strength and determination. Millais' talent for portraiture is further evident in "Thomas Carlyle" (1877). The painting conveys Carlyle's intellectual prowess through its meticulous rendering of facial features while simultaneously capturing his contemplative spirit. In "Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan" (1888), Millais depicts the celebrated composer with great reverence. The rich color palette accentuates Sullivan's musical genius while conveying a sense of grandeur befitting his stature. "Waking" (1865-67) presents an ethereal scene where two lovers awaken from slumber amidst lush foliage. This romantic masterpiece encapsulates Millais' ability to depict tender moments with exceptional beauty and sensitivity.