Sir John Everett Millais

Sir John Everett Millais: His Art And Influence (1899) is a book written by Alfred Lys Baldry that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the renowned British artist, Sir John Everett Millais. The book explores Millais' early years as a prodigious child artist, his training at the Royal Academy of Arts, and his rise to fame as a leading figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Baldry delves into Millais' artistic style and techniques, analyzing his use of color, composition, and symbolism in his most famous works, such as Ophelia and The Blind Girl. The book also examines Millais' influence on the art world of his time, including his impact on other artists and his contributions to the development of modern art.In addition to discussing Millais' art, Baldry also provides insight into his personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow artists. The book is illustrated with numerous reproductions of Millais' paintings, as well as portraits and photographs of the artist and his contemporaries.Overall, Sir John Everett Millais: His Art And Influence is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important artists of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.