The artwork titled “Esther,” created by John Everett Millais in 1865, is an oil painting on canvas, exemplifying the Romanticism art movement. The painting, with dimensions of 77.4 by 106 cm, is categorized as a portrait and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a woman with long, red hair holding a coiled piece of rope in her right hand while using her left hand to adjust her hair. She is dressed in an elaborate yellow robe draped over her shoulders, featuring intricate, vibrant patterns at the edges. The woman stands next to two prominent white columns with golden accents, adding to the composition’s classical aura. A deep blue curtain is drawn behind her, providing a striking contrast to her attire and the surrounding architecture. The meticulous detailing and the dramatic interplay of colors and textures in this painting are characteristic of John Everett Millais’ Romantic style.
