Summer Indolence 1861

"Summer Indolence" is a pencil drawing by Sir John Everett Millais, a prominent figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Created in 1861, the artwork depicts two women, one lying in the grass and the other sitting beside her. This detailed drawing showcases Millais's mastery of detail, particularly the way he rendered the delicate features of the figures, the texture of the grass, and the distant landscape. The title and composition evoke a sense of peaceful leisure, characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement's appreciation for the natural world.