An Original Hand Written Letter and Signed by Sir John Everett Millais to Madam Wagner the wife of the Composer Richard Wagner.

Sir John Everett Millais SIGNED

Published by UK, 1877

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An Original Hand Written Letter and Signed by Sir John Everett Millais to Madam Wagner the wife of the Composer Richard Wagner. The letter dated 24 June 1877 , 2 Palace Gate , Kensington is addressed to Hungarian composer and wife of Richard Wagner (whom he sends his compliments). The letter reads . " Dear Madam Wagner , I must send you one line to say how much I appreciated your thoughtful telegram which reached me on my birthday . I hope you will again visit London and give me the great pleasure of seeing you again in my studio with compliments to your husband . " Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Baronet, 1829-1896 was an English painter and illustrator who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.[3] He was a child prodigy who, aged eleven, became the youngest student to enter the Royal Academy Schools. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded at his family home in London, at 83 Gower Street (now number 7). Millais became the most famous exponent of the style, his painting Christ in the House of His Parents (1849?50) generating considerable controversy, and he produced a picture that could serve as the embodiment of the historical and naturalist focus of the group, Ophelia, in 1851?52. Millais's personal life has also played a significant role in his reputation. His wife Effie was formerly married to the critic John Ruskin, who had supported Millais's early work. The annulment of the Ruskin marriage and Effie's subsequent marriage to Millais have sometimes been linked to his change of style, but she became a powerful promoter of his work and they worked in concert to secure commissions and expand their social and intellectual circles. Size is 200mm x 120mm. Condition is good and light folding creases. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17062. Seller Inventory # 024481

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Original Hand Written Letter and Signed ...

Publisher: UK

Publication Date: 1877

Binding: Paper

Condition: Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition