Ophelia

Artist paints Ophelia using bacteria

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

In a highly original and unique project, artist Jo Wonder recreates Ophelia by Sir John Everett Millais using bacteria as a medium.  The video is incredibly moving and includes voice mails and messages left for Ophelia. “I like the idea of Ophelia being a beauty but made up of something that we think is disgusting. [...]

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Retired teacher pinpoints where Millais painted Ophelia

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Barbara Webb has narrowed down the location where Millais sat to paint the background to Ophelia.    Ophelia is not only one of the artist’s most famous works, it is also one of the most recognizable images of Elizabeth Siddal.  Read the entire article at Telegraph.co.uk. For more on Elizabeth Siddal as Ophelia, visit the Ophelia [...]

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Updates: Rossetti’s Hamlet and Ophelia

Monday, February 1st, 2010

I’ve added a new image:  Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Hamlet and Ophelia (larger version here)

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Let’s Discuss: Lizzie as Ophelia

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Here is a study of Lizzie as Ophelia, drawn by Millais.   William Michael Rossetti said that the painting of Ophelia was perhaps the best likeness of Lizzie.  I’ve always loved the painting of Ophelia, not just because of Lizzie, but because of the painter’s meticulous attention to detail.  The flowers, the ballooning of that [...]

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Ten Things You Never Knew About Ophelia

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

I love this new article in the Telegraph, no doubt coinciding with the upcoming Millais exhibit. Read ten behind-the-scenes facts about one of Millais’ most famous works.  (This is also posted at Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood.)

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