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Jesus Gonzalez Art Appreciation 103 12/11/2016 Research Writing Assignment Ivan Albright Picture of Dorian Gray 1943/44 Oil on canvas 215.9 x 106.7 cm (85 x 42 in.) The painting is a self-portrait of the fictional character Dorian gray. The painting was used in the film where the character had asked a portrait of him as a handsome man. Dorian gray trades in his soul for him to remain forever young and handsome. Gray lives a life where he does things that are morally corrupt. Gray continues not to age but the painting starts to change showing grays moral corruption. In the center of the piece you are drawn to the figure of Dorian gray. The figure shows aging and marks of damage in his face. The main figure is wearing a wardrobe that shows his class and wealth. The clothes however also have tear and fading colors that show aging effect in contrast to Gray. In the background a mixture of fading colors is seen. The red rug at the bottom is shown ruffled and not perfectly set in the ground. At the bottom of the painting and below the rug there is a hand that is shown reaching out. The hand is placed to say that there are bodies swept under the rug th at show his corruption and sins. One of the most interesting background pieces is the statue of the cat. During the Renaissance dogs were used to mean loyalty. The cat in the background is used to mean the opposite of that and speak of grays values. Another contrast compared to the Renaissance is that the cat is a statue and not aShow MoreRelatedThe Picture Of Dorian Gray Analysis1892 Words   |  8 Pagesnovel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, with a reflection on Art, the Artist, and the utility of both. After watchful investigation, he finishes up: All art is quite useless. In other words, genuine Art takes no part in embellishing the social or moral constructs of the society, nor should it. Art ought to be lovely and give pleasure to its spectator. 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