Millais

[mi-ley]

noun

Sir John Everett,1829–96, English painter.

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Historical Examples of millais

There were about twenty guests, among others the painter Millais.
My Double Life
Sarah Bernhardt
This incident the genius of my friend Mr. Millais is about to render immortal.
Put Yourself in His Place
Charles Reade
I declare you are just like Millais's Gray Lady in that ghostly gown.'
Robert Elsmere
Mrs. Humphry Ward
Mrs. Leycester was picturesquely dressed like a picture by Millais.
The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6
Augustus J. C. Hare
Velasquez had opened his eyes as he had opened those of Millais.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 3 (of 4)
Richard Muther

British Dictionary definitions for millais

Millais

noun

Sir John Everett. 1829–96, English painter, who was a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His works include The Order of Release (1853) and The Blind Girl (1856)

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