Solemnity

Sir John Everett Millais, Bt., P.R.A., R.W.S. (1829-1896) Solemnity signed and dated 'J E Millais/1846' (lower left) and with inscription 'SOLEMNITY' (on the remains of the old mount, lower centre) pencil and brown wash, heightened with white on paper 9¾ x 13 5/8 in. (24.8 x 34.6 cm.)