Theory of Painting (1773) [ Concepts ]
… as is suitable to the several characters, is absolutely necessary to a good face-painter: but it is the most difficult part of his art, and the last attained; perhaps it is never so much as thought of by some: all that they aim at is to make such a … upon the minds of the persons drawn; a wise man shall appear with the air of a fop; a man of spirit, and wit, like a smart, or a pretty fellow; a modest ingenious man like a beau, a virtuous lady as a mere coquet. The late Duke of …
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