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Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, circa 1850s

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Title
Letter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, circa 1850s
Creator
Millais, John Everett  
Date
1850-1859  
Publication Place
London (England)
Description
  • One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham regarding the Dublin Exhibition, which Millais explains that he has nothing to submit. He mentions that he cannot part with any of his paintings, and that several are with their buyers. Millais specifically mentions his painting "The Huguenot," which had just returned to the gentleman who purchased it after being displayed in Liverpool. He thanks Allingham for thinking of him regarding this opportunity. In a post-script, Millais mentions his painting "Ophelia," which was on display at the Scottish Royal Academy in Edingburgh in 1853.
  • Published circa 1850-1859.
Extent
1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions
17.8 x 22.4 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Millais, John Everett, 1829-1896  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 62: Millais, John Everett to William Allingham, 1860, 1874, 1877
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
0003_002_062_06
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from John Everett Millais to William Allingham, circa 1850s
CreatorMillais, John Everett  
Date1850-1859  
Publication PlaceLondon (England)
Description
  • One letter from English painter and a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, John Everett Millais to William Allingham regarding the Dublin Exhibition, which Millais explains that he has nothing to submit. He mentions that he cannot part with any of his paintings, and that several are with their buyers. Millais specifically mentions his painting "The Huguenot," which had just returned to the gentleman who purchased it after being displayed in Liverpool. He thanks Allingham for thinking of him regarding this opportunity. In a post-script, Millais mentions his painting "Ophelia," which was on display at the Scottish Royal Academy in Edingburgh in 1853.
  • Published circa 1850-1859.
Extent1 leaf, 2 pages
Dimensions17.8 x 22.4 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectMillais, John Everett, 1829-1896  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 62: Millais, John Everett to William Allingham, 1860, 1874, 1877
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_002_062_06
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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