... . For example at the Phoenix Art Museum there is an oil on canvas painting called Portrait of a lady, by an unknown artist that is just a painting at first glance, but as one examines the painting closer, the story of a wealthy woman in New Spain becomes evident. This oil on canvas composition illustrates a young lady of the 18th century. The artist draws the ones eye to the ... addition to the bright red drape in the background, there is a family crest or seal in the upper left hand corner of the painting; this helps one know that the lady may be of royalty. This piece of art is very si...

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... the major difference between Henry James' "The Real Thing- and Christina Rossetti's "In an Artist's Studio- is the artists' interpretation and definition of the real thing. In "The Real Thing- when the artist meets the Monarchs, the first thing he notices about them is their perfection. The ... artist thought that the Monarchs were sitters coming to get their portrait painted, but he was wrong, for they were inexperienced models wanting a job from him instead. He imagines the Monarchs to be a prosperous couple ... just an allusion. Throughout the story, the artist constantly talks about ...

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