{"title":"John Everett Millais","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-unjust-judge-john-everett-millais","title":"The Unjust Judge - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed wood engraving by John Everett Millais, depicting the biblical parable of the Unjust Judge with characteristic Victorian narrative precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving, titled The Unjust Judge, is a fine example of the illustrative work produced by John Everett Millais during the mid-nineteenth century. Created for the Dalziel Brothers' Bible Gallery, the image depicts the biblical parable from the Gospel of Luke. Millais employs a dense, cross-hatched technique to define the figures and the interior space, demonstrating the technical precision required for high-quality wood engraving of the period.\n\nThe composition centres on the judge, who sits in a position of authority, while a petitioner pleads before him. Millais captures the tension of the scene through the expressive gestures of the figures and the contrast between the judge's opulent attire and the humble state of those seeking justice. The background figures, rendered with careful attention to historical costume, add depth to the narrative. The artist uses light and shadow to direct the viewer's eye across the scene, ensuring that the interaction between the judge and the petitioner remains the primary focus.\n\nAs a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Millais brought a rigorous approach to his illustrative work. This piece reflects his interest in narrative clarity and his ability to translate complex moral themes into visual form. The work was engraved by the Dalziel Brothers, who were instrumental in the production of many significant illustrated books during the Victorian era. This print offers a glimpse into the collaborative process between artist and engraver, where the original drawing was transferred onto a wood block for mass reproduction. The result is a work that balances technical skill with a clear, dramatic storytelling style, typical of the high standards maintained by the Dalziel firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-sermon-on-the-mount-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Sermon on the Mount - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062696251727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062707163471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062707196239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062707229007,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062707261775,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Unjust-Judge_Poster_CompositorV1_1782522850917.jpg?v=1782528257"},{"product_id":"the-good-samaritan-john-everett-millais","title":"The Good Samaritan - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poignant watercolour study by John Everett Millais, depicting the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan with careful attention to narrative and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis work by John Everett Millais depicts the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. The composition focuses on the moment of rescue, where the Samaritan kneels to support the injured traveller. A donkey stands to the left, waiting to transport the wounded man to safety. In the background, a faint, ghostly figure suggests the presence of others passing by on the road, adding a sense of isolation to the central act of mercy.\n\nMillais employs a precise, descriptive technique characteristic of his later period. The use of watercolour and bodycolour allows for a balance between translucent washes and opaque highlights, particularly in the rendering of the Samaritan's red robe and the textures of the rocky path. The artist pays close attention to the physical strain of the figures, capturing the weight of the injured man and the protective posture of his rescuer. The palette is grounded in earth tones, with the striking red of the Samaritan's garment providing a visual anchor for the scene.\n\nAs a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Millais maintained a focus on narrative clarity and moral subject matter throughout his career. This piece reflects his ability to translate complex emotional interactions into a contained, illustrative format. The work demonstrates his technical proficiency with water-based media, showing a departure from the hyper-detailed oil paintings of his youth toward a more fluid, expressive style. The figures are rendered with anatomical accuracy, while the surrounding environment remains secondary to the human drama. This print captures the subtle gradations of colour and the delicate brushwork of the original, offering a clear view of the artist's approach to biblical illustration during the mid-Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/undine-john-william-waterhouse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUndine - John William Waterhouse — John William Waterhouse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chaucer-at-the-court-of-edward-iii-ford-madox-brown\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChaucer at the Court of Edward III - Ford Madox Brown — Ford Madox Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062703952207,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062712045903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062712078671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062712111439,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062712144207,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Good-Samaritan_Poster_CompositorV1_1782522970732.jpg?v=1782528416"},{"product_id":"the-lost-piece-of-silver-john-everett-millais","title":"The Lost Piece of Silver - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed wood engraving by John Everett Millais depicting the biblical Parable of the Lost Coin with dramatic light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis wood engraving by John Everett Millais depicts the Parable of the Lost Coin from the Gospel of Luke. The artist presents a woman in a domestic setting, hunched over as she searches the floor with a candle. Her posture conveys a sense of focused urgency, while the broom held in her other hand suggests the thoroughness of her task. Millais utilises the medium of wood engraving to create strong contrasts between light and shadow, which directs the viewer's attention to the small, illuminated area where the coin might be found.\n\nMillais was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group that sought to return to the detailed observation and narrative clarity found in art before the time of Raphael. This work demonstrates his ability to translate complex moral narratives into accessible visual compositions. The background is kept dark and minimal, ensuring that the figure of the woman remains the primary focus. The inclusion of a small window showing a crescent moon provides a subtle temporal context, indicating that the search takes place at night. \n\nTechnically, the print displays the fine hatching and cross-hatching typical of high-quality Victorian wood engravings. These marks build up the texture of the woman's clothing and the surrounding shadows, creating a sense of depth despite the relatively flat composition. The work is part of a series of illustrations Millais produced for the Dalziel Brothers, who were instrumental in popularising fine art prints during the mid-nineteenth century. This piece is a fine example of the narrative precision and technical skill that defined the later period of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, where artists turned their attention toward biblical subjects rendered with a grounded, human quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/undine-john-william-waterhouse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUndine - John William Waterhouse — John William Waterhouse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chaucer-at-the-court-of-edward-iii-ford-madox-brown\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChaucer at the Court of Edward III - Ford Madox Brown — Ford Madox Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062713160015,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062720663887,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062720696655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062720729423,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062720762191,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Lost-Piece-of-Silver_Poster_CompositorV1_1782523211293.jpg?v=1782528774"},{"product_id":"blow-blow-thou-winter-wind-john-everett-millais","title":"Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sombre, atmospheric depiction of a winter moorland by Sir John Everett Millais, capturing the isolation of a cold, grey day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1892, this work by Sir John Everett Millais captures a bleak, wintry scene set against a desolate moorland. The title references a song from Shakespeare's As You Like It, which reflects on the harshness of the elements compared to human ingratitude. Millais, a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, moved away from his earlier, highly detailed narrative style towards a more atmospheric and tonal approach in his later career. \n\nThe composition is dominated by a vast, grey sky and a snow-covered expanse that stretches towards the horizon. A lone figure sits in the foreground, huddled against the cold, while a dog and a distant traveller provide a sense of scale and isolation. The muted palette of whites, greys, and earthy browns conveys the biting chill of the season. The single, windswept pine tree acts as a vertical anchor, its dark silhouette contrasting with the pale, overcast atmosphere. \n\nMillais painted this work during his later years, a period when he focused on subjects that evoked mood and emotional resonance rather than complex literary allegories. The brushwork is controlled, allowing for a realistic depiction of the textures of snow, dry grass, and the rough stone wall. The painting avoids sentimentality, presenting the environment as an indifferent force. It remains a fine example of late Victorian naturalism, where the artist prioritised the observation of light and weather conditions to create a sense of place. The work is held in the collection of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beata-beatrix-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBeata Beatrix - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062726234447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062727971151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728003919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728036687,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728069455,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Blow-Blow-Thou-Winter-Wind_Poster_CompositorV1_1782524416802.jpg?v=1782529469"},{"product_id":"vanessa-john-everett-millais","title":"Vanessa - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait by John Everett Millais depicting Esther Vanhomrigh, known as Vanessa, in a detailed floral gown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Everett Millais painted this portrait of the character Vanessa in 1868. The subject is Esther Vanhomrigh, a figure associated with Jonathan Swift. Millais depicts her in profile, captured in a moment of quiet reflection while holding a letter. Her attire is a notable feature of the composition, consisting of a gown adorned with a dense, floral pattern that demonstrates the artist's technical skill in rendering fabric textures and light.\n\nThe painting reflects the shift in Millais's later career away from the strict, linear precision of his early Pre-Raphaelite works. Instead, he employs a looser, more painterly approach. The brushwork on the dress is particularly expressive, using dabs of colour to suggest the complexity of the floral design rather than delineating every petal. The background remains dark and indistinct, which pushes the figure forward and focuses the viewer's attention on the subject's expression and the tactile quality of her clothing.\n\nMillais was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, though by the late 1860s, his style had matured into a more commercially successful, academic mode. This portrait is characteristic of his interest in historical subjects and costume pieces, which were popular with the Victorian public. The lighting is dramatic, creating a sense of depth and volume that contrasts with the flatter, more decorative elements of the dress. The overall composition is balanced, with the verticality of the figure complemented by the horizontal lines of the furniture behind her. This work remains a clear example of the artist's ability to combine historical narrative with portraiture, maintaining a focus on the psychological state of the sitter through subtle facial cues and body language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beata-beatrix-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBeata Beatrix - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062726824271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728528207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728560975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728593743,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728626511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vanessa_Poster_CompositorV1_1782524651004.jpg?v=1782529612"},{"product_id":"mariana-john-everett-millais","title":"Mariana - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of Pre-Raphaelite art, this 1851 painting depicts the literary figure Mariana in a moment of weary, isolated longing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1851, this work depicts the character Mariana from Alfred Tennyson's poem of the same name, which itself draws upon Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. The subject stands in a state of weary longing, her body arched in a stretch that suggests the physical toll of her prolonged isolation. Millais employs the sharp focus and meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Every element within the room carries symbolic weight: the fallen autumn leaves on the floor suggest the passage of time, while the stained-glass windows depict scenes of the Annunciation, contrasting the religious devotion of the figures with Mariana's own secular yearning.\n\nThe composition is defined by the verticality of the window and the figure, balanced against the horizontal plane of the table. The deep blue of her velvet dress provides a strong contrast to the warm, golden tones of the interior and the exterior garden visible through the glass. Millais captures the texture of the velvet, the embroidery on the table, and the light filtering through the leaded panes with clinical precision. The inclusion of a small mouse in the lower right corner adds a touch of domestic realism, grounding the literary subject in a tangible, lived-in space. This painting remains a primary example of the Victorian fascination with medievalism and the psychological depth of literary figures. The work is currently held in the collection of the Tate in London, where it is recognised for its technical mastery and its ability to convey narrative through atmosphere and symbolic objects rather than overt action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beata-beatrix-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBeata Beatrix - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062728134991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062729085263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062729118031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062729150799,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062729183567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mariana_Poster_CompositorV1_1782524772562.jpg?v=1782529736"},{"product_id":"chill-october-john-everett-millais","title":"Chill October - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1870 oil painting by John Everett Millais, capturing the quiet, autumnal atmosphere of the River Tay in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChill October, painted in 1870, marks a shift in the career of John Everett Millais. Moving away from the narrative subjects of his early Pre-Raphaelite period, Millais turned his attention to the natural world. The work depicts the banks of the River Tay near Perth, Scotland. Millais spent significant time in this region, and the painting captures the specific atmosphere of an autumn day. \n\nThe composition is dominated by the reeds in the foreground, rendered with precise attention to individual stalks. Beyond the reeds, the water reflects the muted light of an overcast sky. A cluster of trees stands on the bank, their branches leaning under the influence of a breeze. The palette is restrained, relying on ochre, brown, and grey tones to convey the cooling temperatures of the season. \n\nMillais painted this work directly from nature, a practice he adopted during his later years. The lack of human figures allows the viewer to focus entirely on the environmental conditions. The birds in the distance add a sense of scale and movement to the otherwise still scene. This painting is often cited as the first of his major pure landscapes, demonstrating his technical ability to translate the textures of grass, water, and bark into paint. It remains a notable example of Victorian naturalism, reflecting the artist's observation of the Scottish countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beata-beatrix-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBeata Beatrix - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062729216335,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730527055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730559823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730592591,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730625359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chill-October_Poster_CompositorV1_1782525133771.jpg?v=1782530053"},{"product_id":"trust-me-john-everett-millais","title":"Trust Me - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compelling Victorian genre scene by John Everett Millais, capturing a moment of quiet domestic tension between two figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1862, Trust Me is a notable example of the later period of John Everett Millais. By this stage in his career, Millais had moved away from the strict, minute detail of his early Pre-Raphaelite works towards a more fluid, painterly style. The composition depicts a domestic scene involving an older man, dressed in a red hunting coat, and a younger woman in a dark, voluminous dress. The man holds a letter, his gesture suggesting a request for confidence or the disclosure of a secret. The woman stands with her hands behind her back, clutching a small note, her posture conveying a sense of hesitation or guardedness.\n\nThe setting is an interior, rendered with a focus on the textures of the clothing and the subtle light falling across the room. Millais uses the contrast between the bright red of the man's coat and the deep, dark tones of the woman's attire to create a visual tension that mirrors the narrative ambiguity of the scene. The painting belongs to a series of works by Millais that explore social dynamics and interpersonal relationships within the Victorian middle class. Unlike his earlier, more allegorical subjects, this piece relies on the viewer to interpret the unspoken communication between the two figures. The background, with its pale blue doors and simple table setting, provides a neutral stage that keeps the focus on the psychological interaction of the subjects. Millais demonstrates his technical skill in the handling of fabric and the subtle expressions of the faces, capturing a moment of quiet drama that remains open to interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/undine-john-william-waterhouse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUndine - John William Waterhouse — John William Waterhouse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chaucer-at-the-court-of-edward-iii-ford-madox-brown\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChaucer at the Court of Edward III - Ford Madox Brown — Ford Madox Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062729511247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730658127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730690895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730723663,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730756431,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Trust-Me_Poster_CompositorV1_1782525134564.jpg?v=1782530071"},{"product_id":"the-martyr-of-the-solway-john-everett-millais","title":"The Martyr of the Solway - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA poignant 1871 portrait by John Everett Millais depicting Margaret Wilson, a Covenanter martyr, captured with expressive brushwork and atmospheric detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Everett Millais painted The Martyr of the Solway in 1871. The work depicts Margaret Wilson, a young Covenanter who was tied to a stake in the Solway Firth to drown as the tide rose in 1685. Millais focuses on the psychological state of the subject rather than the graphic nature of the execution. The figure is shown with a resigned, melancholic expression, her long auburn hair cascading over her shoulders. She wears a simple, light-coloured blouse, and the iron chain binding her to the stake is visible across her waist.\n\nThe composition is tight, focusing on the upper torso and head of the woman. The background suggests the bleak, atmospheric conditions of the Scottish coast, with dark, turbulent water and a stormy sky. Millais employs a painterly technique, using loose brushwork to capture the texture of the hair and the fabric of the clothing. The lighting is soft, drawing attention to the pale skin of the subject against the darker, moody environment. This piece reflects the artist's later style, which moved away from the precise, hard-edged detail of his early Pre-Raphaelite period toward a more fluid, expressive approach.\n\nThis print captures the emotional weight of the original oil painting. The contrast between the vulnerability of the subject and the harshness of her surroundings creates a sense of quiet tension. It is a study in character and historical narrative, rendered with the technical skill that defined Millais's career in the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beata-beatrix-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBeata Beatrix - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062730789199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062732067151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062732099919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062732132687,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062732165455,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Martyr-of-the-Solway_Poster_CompositorV1_1782525369460.jpg?v=1782530313"},{"product_id":"glen-birnam-john-everett-millais","title":"Glen Birnam - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA winter scene in the Scottish Highlands, depicting a lone figure walking along a snow-covered path through a forest of bare trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1890, Glen Birnam captures the quiet atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands during the winter months. John Everett Millais, a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, turned his attention to these expansive, unpeopled scenes in his later career. The composition focuses on a solitary figure walking along a snow-dusted track, moving away from the viewer towards the distant, hazy hills. \n\nMillais employs a meticulous approach to the skeletal trees that frame the path. The bare branches are rendered with precision, reflecting his early training in observation and detail. The light is soft, suggesting the low sun of a winter afternoon, which casts a pale, golden glow across the horizon. This light contrasts with the darker, muted tones of the foreground and the figure's heavy cloak. The sense of space is achieved through the receding line of the path, which draws the eye into the depth of the glen. \n\nUnlike his earlier, highly narrative works, this piece prioritises the mood of the environment. The palette is restrained, relying on ochre, brown, and white to convey the chill of the season. The figure, carrying a basket, provides a sense of scale and human presence, yet remains secondary to the vastness of the natural surroundings. This work reflects the artist's deep familiarity with the Scottish terrain, a subject he returned to frequently during his later years. The painting is a study in light and texture, capturing the stillness of a winter day with technical accuracy. It remains a representative example of the shift in focus among late-Victorian painters towards atmospheric, naturalistic depictions of the British countryside, moving away from the moralising themes of their youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beata-beatrix-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBeata Beatrix - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062731608399,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062733508943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062733541711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062733574479,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062733607247,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Glen-Birnam_Poster_CompositorV1_1782525490493.jpg?v=1782530438"},{"product_id":"waiting-john-everett-millais","title":"Waiting - John Everett Millais","description":"\u003cp\u003eA young woman sits upon a wooden stile in this 1854 genre painting by John Everett Millais, capturing a moment of quiet anticipation with remarkable naturalistic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1854, Waiting displays the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of John Everett Millais during his period with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The composition features a young woman seated upon a wooden stile, positioned against a dry-stone wall. Her expression is one of quiet anticipation, a narrative device common in Victorian genre painting that invites the viewer to speculate on the subject of her vigil. \n\nThe technical execution reflects the artist's dedication to naturalism. Millais spent significant time painting the background outdoors, ensuring the play of light through the trees and the texture of the stone wall were captured with precision. The foliage is rendered with individualised leaves and branches, avoiding the generalised approach favoured by many of his contemporaries. The woman's attire, including her bonnet and shawl, provides a splash of colour against the muted tones of the stone and the deep greens of the woodland setting. \n\nThis work demonstrates the shift in Millais's practice towards more accessible, narrative-driven subjects following his early, more radical experiments. The arched top of the canvas, a common format for the artist, frames the scene, drawing the eye towards the figure while maintaining a sense of enclosure. The contrast between the static, waiting figure and the dappled, shifting light of the forest creates a tension that defines the mood of the piece. It remains a clear example of the mid-Victorian interest in domestic and emotional themes, presented with a level of craft that prioritises clarity and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beata-beatrix-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBeata Beatrix - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Everett Millais","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062733345103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062734852431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062734885199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062734917967,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58062734950735,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Waiting_Poster_CompositorV1_1782525610580.jpg?v=1782530653"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/john-everett-millais.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}