My First Sermon
Sir John Everett Millais's 'My First Sermon,' painted in 1862, showcases a captivating young girl in a red cloak, exemplifying the Pre-Raphaelite movement’s meticulous realism and emotional depth. Discover this stunning hand-painted reproduction and bring timeless beauty into your space. See the full artwork page
- Public domain
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- 180 × 254 px Sharp to 6 cm at 100 dpi
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- 719 × 1017 px Sharp to 26 cm at 100 dpi
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Sir John Everett Millais, My First Sermon (1862), Guildhall Art Gallery. Public domain.
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Millais, Sir John Everett. My First Sermon. 1862, Guildhall Art Gallery. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/sir-john-everett-millais-my-first-sermon-AS84VH-en/
Millais, Sir John Everett (1862). My First Sermon [Painting]. Guildhall Art Gallery. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/sir-john-everett-millais-my-first-sermon-AS84VH-en/
Sir John Everett Millais. My First Sermon. 1862. Guildhall Art Gallery. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/sir-john-everett-millais-my-first-sermon-AS84VH-en/
Millais, Sir John Everett (1862) My First Sermon. Guildhall Art Gallery. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/sir-john-everett-millais-my-first-sermon-AS84VH-en/
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- Main colour
- Phthalo Green
- Palette
- Earthy
- Hue
- Ochre to Sepia
- Harmony
- Balanced Harmony
- Contrast
- Serene
- Intensity
- Monochromatic
- Saturation
- Subtle Color
- Brightness
- deep_shadow
- Luminance
- Dark
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- Uniform
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- Title
- My First Sermon
- Artist
- Sir John Everett Millais
- Year
- 1862
- Medium
- Oil On Canvas
- Collection
- Guildhall Art Gallery
- Source image
- 719 × 1017 px
- Permanent link
- /en/art/sir-john-everett-millais-my-first-sermon-AS84VH-en/
In numbers
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- 92 x 77 cm the size of the original work
- 67 years: the life of Sir John Everett Millais (1829–1896)
- Jul 2026 the busiest month of the year for the works of Sir John Everett Millais (41,200 visits)
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