Female – Sketch of a distraught Woman, seated 1855 - 1860

"Female – Sketch of a distraught Woman, seated" is a pencil sketch by Sir John Everett Millais, created between 1855 and 1860. This drawing showcases Millais's masterful use of line and shading to capture the raw emotion of a woman in distress. The subject's hunched posture and bowed head convey a sense of profound sorrow, a powerful example of the Pre-Raphaelite movement's interest in realism and psychological depth in art. The sketch, though incomplete, reveals Millais's keen eye for detail and his ability to convey a compelling narrative through simple strokes.