Who painted Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A.?

Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A. was painted by Alfred Bryan in 1881.

Where can I see Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A.?

Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A. is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A.?

Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A. is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A. are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A.

Alfred Bryan , 1881

Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A. is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Alfred Bryan. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Days with Celebrities: Mr.

Inscription: Inscribed:by artist, lower right in pen and black ink: MB (in monogram); by artist, lower left in pen and black ink: John Everett Millais R.A.; by artist, upper left in pen and black ink: THIS STYLE / £40000 / THE PARLIAMENTARY / PORTRAIT; by artist, upper center in pen and black ink: THE THESPIAN / £25.00000... / A FAIR / RIVAL; by artist, upper right in pen and black ink: THIS STYLE £3.00000... / THE FASHIONABLE / BEAUTY; by artist, center left in pen and black ink: AFTERNOON VISITORS; by artist, center: £10; by artist, center right in pen and black ink: WITH THE / P.R.A.; by artist, lower left in pen and black ink: DINING AT / THE GARRICK / AT THE CLUB.; by artist, lower center in pen and black ink: AT MRS. LION HUNTER'S; by artist, lower right in pen and black ink: ASKING HIS OPINION. / JUST BEFORE / BED; all by later hands, in graphite: upper left verso: (not deciphered); center verso: 202 x 17; lower center verso: 202 B. (printed label): of Millais. MB. late 19th cent. / 202b. "Caricatures of Millais." / Black ink. 15 x 12 1/2 ins. / Signed MB(underlined)
Markings: Marked:upper left, blind stamp: REYNOLDS'S / BRISTOLBOARD (with crown in center)

About this work

Overview

Days with Celebrities: Mr. Millais, R.A. is a pen and black ink drawing on bristol board created by Alfred Bryan in 1881. It is part of a series featuring notable figures of the time.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts Sir John Everett Millais, a prominent artist, surrounded by smaller scenes satirizing the treatment of celebrities in everyday life, including portrait sittings and social events.

Technique & Style

The work features quick, sketchy lines and shading achieved through tight, crisscrossed strokes, characteristic of Bryan's illustrative style, which was often used in London-based weekly publications.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Alfred Bryan

Alfred Bryan (1852–17 May 1899) (born as Charles Grineau) was a popular English illustrator, known for his contributions to many leading London-based weekly magazines.