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Victorian Art in Britain |
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Sir Isumbras at the Ford by John Everett Millais |
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picture was condemned by Ruskin, and famously parodied by
Sandys. Millais experienced problems with this canvass. He,
twice, repainted the horse being unhappy with its size. Having
seen the picture recently, it still makes a lasting
impression, faults and all. The powerful colours, and the
subtlety of the overcast, menacing background and the
brilliance of the painting of the aged knight all command
attention. |
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Location : The Lady Lever Gallery, Port Sunlight |
