As the natural dignity of the subject (of a portrait) is less, the more the ornamental helps are necessary to its embellishments.


Discourse no. 4, delivered on December 10, 1771; vol. 1, p. 86. - Discourses on Art

Joshua Reynolds Quotes

As the natural dignity of the subject (of a portrait) is less, the more the ornamental helps are necessary to its embellishments.

As the natural dignity of the subject (of a portrait) is less, the more the ornamental helps are necessary to its embellishments.

As the natural dignity of the subject (of a portrait) is less, the more the ornamental helps are necessary to its embellishments.

As the natural dignity of the subject (of a portrait) is less, the more the ornamental helps are necessary to its embellishments.