Bubbles 1886

"Bubbles" is an oil painting by Sir John Everett Millais, a prominent figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, completed in 1886. This artwork depicts a young boy, dressed in a dark green coat and lace collar, sitting on a rock while blowing bubbles. The boy's face is full of wonder as he gazes upwards at the delicate spheres floating in the air. The warm, earthy tones and the focus on the child's innocent fascination with nature exemplify Millais's mastery of capturing the essence of childhood. This painting is now part of the Lady Lever Art Gallery collection in Port Sunlight, UK, a testament to the enduring appeal of Millais's work.