What did some of the critics consider Millais's later work?
Innovative
Progressive
Wanting
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Some of the critics considered Millais's later work to be wanting, because it was no longer as fresh and original as his earlier work. They felt that he had become too comfortable with his style and that his paintings were beginning to look formulaic. They also felt that he was not taking enough risks and that his work was becoming predictable.
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