Accepted 1853

"Accepted" is a sepia-toned etching created by Sir John Everett Millais in 1853. The artwork depicts a woman standing in a garden setting, seemingly disengaged from a scene of a party taking place inside a nearby house. The woman, dressed in a long gown, appears to be looking at the viewer with a thoughtful expression. The etching, a printmaking process, shows a range of textures and depths of tone, especially in the woman's clothing and hair. This work is typical of Millais's early style, known for its Pre-Raphaelite qualities, emphasizing realism and detailed depiction.