Sketch of an Evening Party 1850 - 1851

"Sketch of an Evening Party" is a pen and ink drawing by Sir John Everett Millais, a leading figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, created between 1850 and 1851. The drawing depicts a group of individuals, likely at a social gathering, with their figures rendered in quick, expressive lines. Millais's signature attention to detail and observation are evident in the capture of their clothing and postures, which convey the atmosphere of an elegant social event in mid-19th century England. The work highlights Millais's skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the essence of a moment through the medium of drawing.