Does the apple have a mouth?
Realistically, this was an age when people still sat for hours for a portrait, and often were uncooperative. John Singer Sargent reputedly often swore to quit painting portraits (because patrons are often assholes), but came back time and time again because the money was too good. So, makes sense.
2 Likes
This topic was automatically closed after 5 days. New replies are no longer allowed.
