Sir John Everett Millais: A Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer Born in Southampton in 1829, Sir John Everett Millais was a figure of remarkable early promise, swiftly establishing himself as one of the most prominent and influential artists of his generation. His life, intertwined with artistic innovation, personal drama, and shifting aesthetic currents, offers a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant world of Victorian England and the burgeoning P…