John Everett Millais was a British painter and one of the founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, an art movement that aimed to return to the detail, intense colors, and complex compositions of pre-Renaissance art. Born in 1829, he became known for his vivid and emotional works, often depicting themes from literature and nature. Millais gained fame for his painting Ophelia, which showcases a young woman floating in a river surrounded by flowers. His style evolved over time, and he later became a prominent figure in the Victorian art scene, producing portraits and historical scenes that were widely celebrated.