The artwork, titled “Cymon and Iphigenia, Study,” was created by John Everett Millais in 1847. Executed in pen and ink, this piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified as a sketch and study of dimensions 35.5 x 25.5 cm. Currently held in a private collection, the artwork exemplifies the delicate and intricately detailed approach characteristic of Millais’ early works.
The artwork portrays a classical scene with a central male and female figure; the man is leading the woman by the hand. Surrounding them are several other characters, engaged in various activities. The scene is intricately detailed, with each figure drawn with careful, precise lines typical of a pen and ink medium. The background shows a natural setting with rocks and trees, adding depth and context to the scene. The figures’ classical garments and the setting imbue the artwork with a timeless, mythological quality. Millais’ careful attention to anatomy and drapery demonstrates his meticulous study and understanding of the human form and classical themes. The entire composition exudes a sense of narrative and drama, characteristic of Romanticism.
