The artwork, titled “Greenwich Pensioners At The Tomb Of Nelson,” is an oil on board piece created by John Everett Millais. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre painting category, measuring 22.8 x 33 cm. Currently, this artwork is part of a private collection.
In the artwork, the artist depicts a somber scene where two elderly men, likely Greenwich Pensioners, stand in front of a tomb, presumably that of the prominent British naval hero, Horatio Nelson. The composition is characterized by the use of dark and muted colors, conveying a mood of reflection and reverence. The brushwork is meticulous, capturing the textures of the men’s garments and the tomb’s surface, blending realism with subtle emotional undertones. The light source, perhaps a lantern depicted, casts a soft glow on the figures, highlighting their contemplative expressions and the gravity of the moment.
