I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful painting.

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

She's singing, isn't she? You can almost see her lips move. So lovely.

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.

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 ❤

Gah these colors are just incredible.

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.

this is my favorite painting, it has always made me feel something

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.

This analysis is very well done. Congratulations to you both.

love the art

Je suis allée à la Tate Britain. J'ai vu Ophélie. A lui seul, ce tableau mérite l 'AR en Eurostar

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

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!

Thank-you so much! Very nicely done. I enjoyed the more personel information about the artist.

coming up the east coast delaware 9/22/2023 - wanted to know the meaning of the name Ophelia - boy was that interesting

PRE-RAPHAELITES ARE THE BEST

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this is like ultraviolence made painting

Can you tell me very good books that are related whit rafaelism and also mannerism?

Came here from Animal Crossing ( Striking Painting) I’m Alone In This

Some viewed Ophelia´s part in the play as a sacrifice character.

Does anyone know where I could read the letter Millais wrote to his friend?

Ophelia, I feel ya.

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.

Yes they do! And they use Romantic poetry from Blake, Keats, Byron, Tennyson..... And they are involved with the Arts & Crafts Movement.

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

No me imagino a Ofelia de otra manera. Es ella

psyche me out baby...

*Damn i came here from rpg game mermaid swamp*

Here because of something.