Annie Miller 

Painted in England by Sir John Everett Millais, this oil on canvas shows Annie Miller, a prominent model for the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The image is more than a simple likeness, it's a social document reflecting Victorian ideals of beauty and class. Annie Miller's story is particularly compelling. She rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated model, a transformation carefully managed and shaped by the artistic circles she entered. Notice how Millais presents her: she's adorned with a simple choker and dress, but her gaze is averted, perhaps suggesting the complex social position she occupied. Was she a muse, an object of desire, or an agent in her own destiny? Understanding this painting requires looking beyond the surface, delving into the archives of Victorian art and social history. Only then can we appreciate the full picture of Annie Miller's life and the society that both celebrated and constrained her.