MILLAIS: THREE GENERATIONS IN NATURE, ART and SPORT. By J.N.P. Watson.

1988 1st edition. 4to (219 x 278mm). Pp176. B/w photographs, colour and b/w illustrations, bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is a detailed look at the lives and careers of Sir John Everett Millais, his son Sir John Millais and grandson Raoul Millias. Raoul Millais provides much first-hand information about is own life and that of his father, Sir John. Much material is also included on the many influential friends of the Millais, including John Ruskin and his unfortunate wife Effie, as well as many of the Pre-Raphaelites. Includes appendices recording, recollections of Sir J.E. Millias by F.G. Stephens; recollections of J.E. Millais by Mrs Richmond Ritchie; Obituary of J.G. Millais from The Times.