Oscar WildeEvery portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.
About This Quote
Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter. This quote is about the artists' skill and how it affects the way they draw. The artist should not be judged by how good he or she paints, but by what the picture shows.
Source: The Picture Of Dorian Gray
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