John Everett Millais

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1. When was John Everett Millais born?June 8, 1829
2. Where was John Everett Millais born?Southampton, England
3. What is John Everett Millais known for?Co-founding the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and his influential paintings, including 'Ophelia'
4. What is the youngest student?Entered the Royal Academy Schools at age eleven
5. What is the career trajectory?Evolved from radical Pre-Raphaelite style to a highly successful, popular realism
6. Who was John Everett Millais?John Everett Millais was a famous English painter who started drawing when he was very young and helped start a group called the Pre‑Raphaelite Brotherhood.

Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood: A 19th-century art movement that sought to reform British art by returning to the detailed observation and vibrant color of Quattrocento Italian art.
Royal Academy Schools: The art school of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, a central institution in British art education and exhibition.
Naturalism: An artistic movement and philosophy that represents subjects truthfully, often focusing on the accurate depiction of the natural world and everyday life.