[Republicanprofessor]

the much more dynamic composition, suggesting the power of the sea, is strongly supported by Homer's triangular composition.

Homer and Manet, and many others, were inspired by Japanese prints and their frequent use of diagonal compositions. But, I agree, Homer is much more subtle in his use of them. And more powerful as a result.

Re Goya's Maja, the image of which is in post 90 something. The head always looks wierd on this. From the top of my head, I think this work and its clothed counterpart were made for a man with the head of his mistress painted on the top of another model. I also remember something about this also being Goya's mistress. But I'm not sure (and I definitely don't have the time to research this.)

[AnAmericanMother]

I don't mind the head - and wrong proportions do really bother me. She seems to me to be tucking her chin to give the viewer a coy look.

Goya is a splendid painter, sometimes very disturbing.

Poor dog!