The Nude Maja - Madrid, Spain
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N 40° 24.899 W 003° 41.552
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Just located a few hundred feet from the original, this exact replica is part of the Goya statue.
Waymark Code: WMKRV5
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 05/24/2014
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This carving of one of his best masterpieces is depicting a painting that is on display inside the museum. It is a 3D representation of a 2D piece of art. One of the most famous, if not the most famous, Spanish painter ever. This statue is located right outside the main entrance to the Museo del Prado, where many of his paintings are on display. He lived from 1746 to 1828 and is a native Spaniard. His most famous paintings, which are on display in this museum are The Third of May, The Nude/Clothed Maja, and others. This is a tribute to the man that defined Spanish painting to the rest of the world.
Where is original located?: Inside the Museo Del Prado in Madrid
Where is this replica located?: Outside the Museo Del Prado in Madrid
Who created the original?: Francisco Goya
Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Maja_Desnuda
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1800
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