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Art History Analysis of Art Works
After Flipping through paintings I chose to write my paper about Diego Valasquez's, Las Meninas. This painting was made in 1656. It is oil on canvas. I was drawn to it at first glance. It immediately caught my eye. As I continued to observe the painting it gave off a mysterious vibe. Was this what the artist wanted me to feel while viewing his work?
In what seems as the front of the painting stand five young girls accompanied by an elderly midget. In front of all the girls lying on the floor is a dog. Next to them is a huge canvas almost the size of the walls and a painter standing in front of it. You cannot see the painting but he looks straight at Vasquez. Behind the main subjects are to ladies. You can barely see them in the darkness. The painting leads you to the back of the room where there is a door. Through the door you can see a man walking up the stairs and peering in.
The first subject that caught my eye was the......

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