The idea of perfect beauty has shaped the public consciousness for thousands of years. It has constrained and defined women whilst liberating and inspiring others.

7th April 2012

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Here is another painting in which you can see clearly the blue veins on the breast and the deep pink areola. Click to view the picture full size. Note also the deep pink rouge on the cheeks and the darkened, shaped eyebrows. Painting of Nell Gwynn by Simon Verelst

Here is another painting in which you can see clearly the blue veins on the breast and the deep pink areola. Click to view the picture full size. Note also the deep pink rouge on the cheeks and the darkened, shaped eyebrows.

Painting of Nell Gwynn by Simon Verelst

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