Man, what a backstory... Millais did an amazing job conveying what that grief-stricken madness could look like, but it's still so beautiful! I'm guilty as charged for thinking that plein air painting was this idyllic, picturesque experience. Every time I've heard about a piece like that, I've imagined myself frolicking in nature with paint and snacks and the full support of the environment itself, but that letter was a hilarious reality check. Millais not only had a way with paint, but with words! And I'm honestly reminded of my reaction whenever someone tells me how "cool" it is to be a Voice Actor. Pfft. I love that I don't feel compelled to choose between those who remain true to or idealize nature, but I will say that it is stunningly depicted here. Elizabeth's sacrifice was not in vain! Hope she was able to salvage the lovely dress and continue to enjoy it for her trouble.
Thank you very much for this. I'd add that the tree is a pollarded weeping willow; its roots remain embedded in the earth. Ophelia was described as a tormented soul making garlands of wildflowers. In order to pick branches of the willow tree, she climbs it and a bough breaks, wherein she falls into the "weeping brook"; Ophelia floats with flowers in her hand and finally drowns. The poetic description of her vanishing is celebrated as one of the best literary examples of a death scene; her pose resembles that of a martyr with upwards gaze and submissive, open arms.
Here is a set of better photos of the painting we have taken more recently, www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&safe_search=1&tags=opheliash&user_id=82032880%40N00&view_all=1
The fusion of Shakespearean themes with Pre-Raphaelite art seems to resonate with the core of human emotion. Borrowing the sublime power of nature paid off well in my opinion.
John Everett Millais is aone of those phantastic and exquisit painters who nowadays are extremly underrated. Like Alma Tadema, Bouguereau and for example John William Waterhouse and many more of this era!. - What a shame! The Victorian era is in the point of quality absolutely comparable with the High-Renaissance! Sorry for my english!
I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful painting.
rabele123 I agree with u
Man, what a backstory... Millais did an amazing job conveying what that grief-stricken madness could look like, but it's still so beautiful!
I'm guilty as charged for thinking that plein air painting was this idyllic, picturesque experience. Every time I've heard about a piece like that, I've imagined myself frolicking in nature with paint and snacks and the full support of the environment itself, but that letter was a hilarious reality check. Millais not only had a way with paint, but with words! And I'm honestly reminded of my reaction whenever someone tells me how "cool" it is to be a Voice Actor. Pfft.
I love that I don't feel compelled to choose between those who remain true to or idealize nature, but I will say that it is stunningly depicted here. Elizabeth's sacrifice was not in vain! Hope she was able to salvage the lovely dress and continue to enjoy it for her trouble.
This painting is very wonderful
Thank you very much for this. I'd add that the tree is a pollarded weeping willow; its roots remain embedded in the earth. Ophelia was described as a tormented soul making garlands of wildflowers. In order to pick branches of the willow tree, she climbs it and a bough breaks, wherein she falls into the "weeping brook"; Ophelia floats with flowers in her hand and finally drowns. The poetic description of her vanishing is celebrated as one of the best literary examples of a death scene; her pose resembles that of a martyr with upwards gaze and submissive, open arms.
AntPDC beautifully described. Thanks
She's singing, isn't she? You can almost see her lips move. So lovely.
She’s dead
@@ty-zz9ic Yeah, I learned that later.
Gah these colors are just incredible.
This analysis is very well done. Congratulations to you both.
Amazing description of this painting. I’m ashamed to say I’ve never seen it before..I’m inspired to learn more about the painter ❤
Here is a set of better photos of the painting we have taken more recently, www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&safe_search=1&tags=opheliash&user_id=82032880%40N00&view_all=1
Thank you these are wonderful!
The fusion of Shakespearean themes with Pre-Raphaelite art seems to resonate with the core of human emotion. Borrowing the sublime power of nature paid off well in my opinion.
Thank-you so much! Very nicely done. I enjoyed the more personel information about the artist.
I am writing a paper for Art Hist II, and this is so helpful in the insight of this painting! It is just an opinion of the image.
love the art
this is my favorite painting, it has always made me feel something
I like Ophelia, She is love of my life 😍😘
An unusual looking painting, but I still think it is cool and interesting. And full of mystery.
lars von trier's *melancholia* brought me here
coming up the east coast delaware 9/22/2023 - wanted to know the meaning of the name Ophelia - boy was that interesting
Je suis allée à la Tate Britain. J'ai vu Ophélie. A lui seul, ce tableau mérite l 'AR en Eurostar
Bonne.😁
Can you tell me very good books that are related whit rafaelism and also mannerism?
John Everett Millais is aone of those phantastic and exquisit painters who nowadays are extremly underrated. Like Alma Tadema, Bouguereau and for example John William Waterhouse and many more of this era!. - What a shame! The Victorian era is in the point of quality absolutely comparable with the High-Renaissance! Sorry for my english!
Does anyone know where I could read the letter Millais wrote to his friend?
Came here from Animal Crossing ( Striking Painting) I’m Alone In This
Ophelia, I feel ya.
this is like ultraviolence made painting
❤❤
Some viewed Ophelia´s part in the play as a sacrifice character.
Yes they do! And they use Romantic poetry from Blake, Keats, Byron, Tennyson..... And they are involved with the Arts & Crafts Movement.
PRE-RAPHAELITES ARE THE BEST
What’s the name of the song at the end of this video?
If I’m not mistaken, it sounds eerily similar to the outro chef John of Food wishes uses.
We like Chef John, and evidently he likes our taste in music.
No me imagino a Ofelia de otra manera. Es ella
*Damn i came here from rpg game mermaid swamp*
psyche me out baby...
Have this print on my wall wanted to save love and protect Ophelia wasnt right way she was treated
Millais was married to Effie Gray (not Elizabeth Siddal), after her marriage to John Ruskin had been annulled
We don't say Siddal was married to Millais, we say she married Rosetti.
Here because of something.