| A Jersey Lily | |
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| Artist | John Everett Millais |
| Year | 1878 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, portrait painting |
| Dimensions | 109 cm× 85 cm(43 in× 33 in) |
| Location | Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, Saint Helier |
A Jersey Lily' is an 1878 portrait painting by the British artist John Everett Millais featuring the actress Lily Langtry. [1] [2] A celebrated performer in the West End, she famously became the lover of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII. The title makes reference to her roots on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands and the flower of the same name which she holds in her hand.
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Although born in London, Millais was himself Jersey parentage and grew up on the island, retaining a strong pride in his heritage. The painting was displayed at the Royal Academy Exhibition of 1878 at Burlington House in Piccadilly. Due to the popularity of Langtry, large crowds gathered around the picture which had to be guarded by a police constable. Today it is the collection of the Jersey Museum and Art Gallery. [3]
