The Minuet
1866
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1866
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
The Minuet is a 1866 oil by John Everett Millais, depicting girl, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.
This painting shows a young girl in a red and pink dress, standing in front of a wooden piano. She has a black necklace with a gold cross around her neck and a floral headpiece. Her dress is detailed with lace and ruffles. The girl's dress and the piano are the main focus of the painting. The room behind her is dimly lit, with a chair and a table with teacups on it. The overall atmosphere is quiet and intimate. You can learn more about the artist who created this painting, John Everett Millais.
