Ophelia

DESCRIPTION: This image is an engraving of Ophelia by Sir John Everett Millais. His original painting was created between 1851 and 1852 by the Pre-Raphaelite artist and depicts the tragic drowning of Ophelia from Shakespeare's Hamlet.  This specific black-and-white version is an engraving or etching, with versions published by Henry Graves & Co. in 1866 and 1882.  The model for this famous painting was Elizabeth Siddal, who posed for months in a bathtub filled with water to capture the scene.  Symbolism: The surrounding flowers were painted with meticulous botanical accuracy, each carrying symbolic meaning related to love, innocence, and death. STYLE:Facsimile COLOUR: Half-tone SIZE (cm): 25 x 17 CREATORS: J M Johnstone after Henry Graves and Son after J E Millais PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Works of Art PACKAGE: Excellent condition Excellent condition Excellent condition Excellent condition Excellent condition Excellent condition Excellent condition Excellent condition Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.