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Rubens presented his 'Venus in Front of The Mirror ' as the ultimate symbol of beauty . She is aware of the viewer in the mirror that frames her face like a portrait . Great play is made of the sensual reproduction of her skin and silky hair , which is further enlivened by the contrast with the dark-skinned maidservant . The few costly accessories , otherwise decorative additions to elaborate clothing , emphasise the figures nakedness .
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Monday, 17 October 2011
' Venus in Front of The Mirror ' Peter Paul Rubens . Flemish ( 1577 - 1640 ) Oil on panel circa 1615
Rubens presented his 'Venus in Front of The Mirror ' as the ultimate symbol of beauty . She is aware of the viewer in the mirror that frames her face like a portrait . Great play is made of the sensual reproduction of her skin and silky hair , which is further enlivened by the contrast with the dark-skinned maidservant . The few costly accessories , otherwise decorative additions to elaborate clothing , emphasise the figures nakedness .
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she looks like a real Woman should look
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