Waiting
- Artist
- John Everett Millais
- Date
- 1854
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
"Waiting" by John Everett Millais is an oil-on-panel painting completed in 1851, exemplifying genre painting with a focus on intimate, everyday moments. The artwork portrays Mariana from William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, embodying themes of longing and patience, reminiscent of the Romanticism movement's emphasis on emotion. Millais's renowned precision, attention to detail, and skillful use of color result in a visually compelling and emotionally resonant piece. Since 1999, it has been housed at Tate Britain.
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