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Vignette-Out of Context

Witty Will from London town With his art acted the clown They said he could not paint flesh or blood- His 'Shrimp Girl' disproves this lie When he gave portraiture a try. Tribute-William Hogarth 1687-1764 http://www.abcgallery.com/H/hogarth/hogarth32.html

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Date: 11/30/2008 10:53:00 AM
Im sure there is much more meaning in this write if I researched this gentleman you speak of. Thank you for sharing Brian. Blessing's Michael
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Date: 11/30/2008 10:38:00 AM
Yes I would so love to not be able to paint like that. : ) Pretty impressive. Portraits are so difficult for many artists. Love, Shar
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