In every particular in which a picture constitutes a sight that is not identical with the sight represented, the picture will fail to communicate the represented object. (Alexander Bryan Johnson)

In every particular in which a picture constitutes a sight that is not identical with the sight represented, the picture will fail to communicate the represented object.

Alexander Bryan Johnson

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