The artist who imagines that he puts his best into a portrait in order to produce something good, which will be a pleasure to the sitter and to himself, will have some bitter experiences.

Jacob Epstein

Artist Best Bitter Experiences Good He Himself His Order Pleasure Portrait Produce Puts Sitter Some Something Which Who Will

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