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

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

Joshua Reynolds

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