Rejected 1853

"Rejected" (1853) is a pen and ink drawing by Sir John Everett Millais, a renowned British artist of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The artwork depicts a poignant scene of rejection, with a woman in a long dress standing with her back to the viewer, seemingly heartbroken, as a man walks away from her. The presence of horses and a groom in the background suggests a romantic context, adding to the emotional weight of the scene. Millais’ masterful use of line and shading conveys the raw emotions of the characters, highlighting the heartbreaking nature of rejection.