Millais in 1871

Thanks to our classmate Adriana for finding this representation of J.E. Millais from Vanity Fair in May of 1871. The image itself is worth a closer look. What might the mirroring  signify? Her pose (on canvas) is his pose painting. It doesn't seem like he's painting. To me, it seems like a knowing joke. The title, "A converted pre-Raphaelite" is itself ripe for interpretation. Our micro-studies of the periodical press earlier in the semester are proving useful. There are many "greatest hits" images relating to the PRB and its long and lasting wake (mostly from Punch and the Illustrated London News), and there are many more to be discovered. Three cheers for digital humanities!