Ophelia by John Everett Millais

It’s one of the most arresting and intriguing visions ever committed to canvas. But the story of John Everett Millais’s Ophelia is as dramatic as the Shakespeare heroine portrayed in the picture. This haunting image was once the centerpiece of a radical artistic movement and dismissed by some critics, but is now beloved globally. But how is grave robbing connected to the painting?

English
  • Originally Aired August 1, 2020
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network Channel 5
  • Created May 10, 2022 by
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  • Modified November 23, 2024 by
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