![millais - ophelia 1851-1852
from wiki:
“Ophelia was modelled by artist and muse Elizabeth Siddal, then 19 years old. Millais had Siddal lie fully clothed in a full bathtub in his studio at 7 Gower Street in London.[9] As it was now winter, he placed oil lamps under the tub to warm the water, but was so intent on his work that he allowed them to go out. As a result, Siddal caught a severe cold, and her father later sent Millais a letter demanding £50 for medical expenses.[4] According to Millais’ son, he eventually accepted a lower sum.”](http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9gpql5QFl1qzirubo1_500.jpg)
millais - ophelia 1851-1852
from wiki:
“Ophelia was modelled by artist and muse Elizabeth Siddal, then 19 years old. Millais had Siddal lie fully clothed in a full bathtub in his studio at 7 Gower Street in London.[9] As it was now winter, he placed oil lamps under the tub to warm the water, but was so intent on his work that he allowed them to go out. As a result, Siddal caught a severe cold, and her father later sent Millais a letter demanding £50 for medical expenses.[4] According to Millais’ son, he eventually accepted a lower sum.”
