Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Ekphrasis

La Maja Desnuda and La Maja Vestida

Nudes were outlandish and unique in Goya’s time
A harlot asked to paint her nude with pubic hair
On criticism, he refused to paint without clothes sublime
Instead painted another one with fair clothes 
Clothes make the man, especially woman with care. 

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August 7, 2014
Dr.Ram Mehta
Ninth Place win
Form: Ekphrasis

**Inspired by the two paintings - the nude woman and clothed woman
of Francisco Goya**.

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 28, 2014 at 9:19 AM Congrats on ur winning awesome write Dr Ram !

Joseph May August 27, 2014 at 10:27 PM Congrats on your win Dr Ram

Andrea Dietrich August 27, 2014 at 6:18 PM Nicely won, Dr. Ram. Congratulations.

Bl Devnath August 27, 2014 at 2:13 PM Beautiful poem. Congrats on your win, my lovely friend, bl

Pandita Sietesantos August 27, 2014 at 10:20 AM Excellent piece, Dr. Ram - no wonder it is a winner! pandita

Jan Allison August 27, 2014 at 4:59 AM wonderful unique write Dr Mehta:-) many congrats on your win, hugs Jan xxx

Poet Destroyer A August 26, 2014 at 9:48 PM Dr Ram :) Congratulations! Thank you for supporting my under 5 lines or less contest. Enjoy my blog "One Hard Word" when and if you have time. Always ~ LINDA ~

Verlena S. Walker August 10, 2014 at 7:05 AM Done well Dr. Mehta... Verlena

Verlena S. Walker August 10, 2014 at 7:03 AM Nicely done Dr. Mehta. Was nude woman as sexy as the clothed? You deliberate... Verlena

Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2014 at 9:14 PM I was really interested in this one for it looking Spanish. Or is it French? Anyway, a fascinating topic. I think nude is nice if it's a good body!!!

M. L. Kiser August 7, 2014 at 4:24 PM I enjoy Goya, as well. A beautifully written contrast and tribute to women.

Ravindra K Kapoor August 7, 2014 at 10:50 AM What a beautiful comparison. Nudity may have its charms and beauty to attract the viewer for sometimes but there is no height limit for a woman wrapped in appealing cloths. The beauty with clothes creates a place deep in our heart and minds and can dwell there forever where as the other images vanishes with the passing of time. Creative work Dr. Mehta and thank you for your interest in Kacha and Devayani. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra K Kapoor