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This framed advertisement is influenced by the baroque style. In the image, which is a promotion for Godey’s Fashions for July 1871, there is a whimsical nature to the dresses. Also, another element of the baroque style is included, natural, and that influence. This gold frame’s color and textured detail are not as ornate as those in a Newport mansion but still are a nod to the style. I also chose this piece because it is an example of the “odd fascination” of this period that Dr. Aspleund discussed in the Monday 3/25 video lecture. I found this artwork at an antique store in my town, and it being there exemplifies its place in people’s interests.