The artwork titled “Emily Patmore” was created by John Everett Millais in 1851. Executed in oil on canvas, this portrait exemplifies the Realism art movement. With dimensions of 20.3 x 19.7 centimeters, the painting is housed in the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
In “Emily Patmore,” Millais portrays a composed woman, who appears to be in her late 20s to early 30s, with a solemn expression. Her hair is dark and styled in a middle part, framing her face symmetrically. She is clothed in a dark garment adorned with a red bow at the neck, and a lace collar peeks out above it. The lady holds a small bouquet of white and pink flowers in her left hand, which adds a delicate touch to the otherwise serious demeanor. The background of the artwork is dark, which serves to emphasize the subject’s face and attire, drawing the viewer’s attention to the meticulous detail and subtle textures achieved by Millais’ brushwork. This portrait represents the unembellished truth and precision that are characteristic traits of Realism.
