Mariana 1851

"Mariana" is a painting by Sir John Everett Millais, completed in 1851. The Pre-Raphaelite artwork depicts a woman in a somber mood, draped in a dark shawl, with her hand resting on her chest. The melancholic expression on her face, coupled with the subdued color palette, conveys a sense of isolation and longing, reflecting the themes of romanticism and the Victorian era. Millais's meticulous brushstrokes and realistic detail, characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, draw the viewer into the woman's sorrowful world.