Studies in pictures; an introduction to the famous galleries (1907)
Van Dyke, John Charles, 1856-1932 · New York, C. Scribner's sons · leaf 152
hin of such an oval, the brow of such an arch,the forehead of such a height. In the hands of theartist-mechanic it becomes merely pretty, and it isdifficult to keep it from falling into prettiness inthe hands of any painter. You often see this faceemployed in fashion plates, on handkerchief… … XXIV.—MURILLO, Madonna and Child. PItti, Florence. FIGURE PAINTING 83 when painted by Lefebvre or Madrazo or Chartran, itis astonishing how readily people accept it. It al-ways was popular with the unthinking mob, just asthe pretty face in life attracts more attention thanthe strong one; yet there…
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