The Order of Release, 1746
John Everett Millais · c. 1852
The story
The Order of Release, 1746 is an 1852–53 painting by John Everett Millais exhibited in 1853. It is notable for marking the beginnings of Millais's move away from the highly medievalist Pre-Raphaelitism of his early years. Effie Gray, who later left her husband John Ruskin for Millais, modelled for the female figure.
- Artist
- John Everett Millais
- Date
- c. 1852
- Collection
- Tate Britain, London, United Kingdom
- Movement
- Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
- Medium
- oil paint, canvas
- Size
- 102.9 × 73.7 cm
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