Autumn Leaves
John Everett Millais · 1856
Why it's great
Four girls in an orchard at twilight burn piles of fallen leaves, with a glowing red sky behind. Millais painted the smoky sunset after a quiet autumn evening in Scotland. The painting is about the passing of seasons and of time. It's known for its subtle glow.
Where to see it
📍 Manchester Art GalleryManchester, United Kingdom
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John Everett Millais was born in Southampton, England, and was a child prodigy who entered the Royal Academy at 11. He co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group that painted with bright color and fine detail. Later he became a famous society painter and was made a baronet, the first artist to receive that honor. He ended his life as President of the Royal Academy in London.
