Portia
The Met
Artist: Sir John Everett Millais(British, Southampton 1829–1896 London)
Date: 1886
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 49 1/4 x 33 in. (125.1 x 83.8 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1906
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a deep red robe with reddish-blonde hair holds crumpled red fabric and a scroll
Detailed Description
A vertical portrait painting depicts a woman positioned centrally, facing slightly to the right, with her gaze directed towards the upper right. She has fair skin, light eyes, and a prominent nose. Her hair is a mass of reddish-blonde curls, styled upwards and framing her face. She wears a long, flowing robe of deep red, which appears to be velvet or a similar rich fabric due to its texture and folds. The robe has a wide, high collar that stands up around her neck. Beneath the outer robe, she wears a lighter red garment, possibly a dress, with a sash tied around her waist. Her left hand holds a crumpled piece of red fabric, while her right hand holds a rolled-up piece of paper or scroll. Faint, illegible text is visible on the scroll. The background is dark and muted. To the left, a light-colored, fluted column is partially visible, suggesting an architectural setting. The rest of the background is a dark, mottled brown and green, with some indistinct lighter areas that might suggest foliage or a patterned wall. The lighting highlights her face and the rich red of her attire.
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