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THE ART OF VELAZQUEZ 47
past at an angle which brings him into the happiest proportion with his
mount. His attitude is the natural one for a pupil of Philip and Olivares,
two of the best horsemen in Europe ; his look and gesture express just
Queen Margarita. Museo del Prado., Madrid.
From a Photograph by Braun, Clement, & Cie. Engraved by T. Huson, R.P.E.
the degree of pride, delight, and desire for approval which charm in a
child. Through all this Velazquez has worked for simplicity. He has
been governed by the sincere desire to paint the boy as he was, with no
parade or affectation. That done, he has turned his attention to aesthetic
past at an angle which brings him into the happiest proportion with his
mount. His attitude is the natural one for a pupil of Philip and Olivares,
two of the best horsemen in Europe ; his look and gesture express just
Queen Margarita. Museo del Prado., Madrid.
From a Photograph by Braun, Clement, & Cie. Engraved by T. Huson, R.P.E.
the degree of pride, delight, and desire for approval which charm in a
child. Through all this Velazquez has worked for simplicity. He has
been governed by the sincere desire to paint the boy as he was, with no
parade or affectation. That done, he has turned his attention to aesthetic