Which soap advertisement used Millais's painting?
Dove
Pears
Lux
Irish Spring
Answer
Pears is a brand of soap. In 1884, Pears soap used Millais's painting "Bubbles" in its advertisement, the first time an oil painting was used to sell a commercial product. The advertisement was very successful and helped to make Pears one of the most popular brands of soap in the world.
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