The Soul of Man Under Socialism and Selected Critical ProseSelection includes The Portrait of Mr W.H., Wilde's defence of Dorian Gray, reviews, and the writings from 'Intentions' (1891): 'The Decay of Lying, 'Pen, Pencil, Poison', and 'The Critic as Artist'. |
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... Dress to Art 3. A Sentimental Journey through Literature 4. Mr Pater's Imaginary Portraits 5. [The Actor as Critic] 6. Poetical Socialists Mr Swinburne's Last Volume Mr Pater's Last Volume The Portrait of Mr W. H. (expanded version 1889) ...
... Dress to Art 3. A Sentimental Journey through Literature 4. Mr Pater's Imaginary Portraits 5. [The Actor as Critic] 6. Poetical Socialists Mr Swinburne's Last Volume Mr Pater's Last Volume The Portrait of Mr W. H. (expanded version 1889) ...
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... dresses were, or how hideous their surroundings at home, still it was possible that a great painter, if there was such a thing, could, by contemplating them in the twilight, and half closing his eyes, see them under really picturesque ...
... dresses were, or how hideous their surroundings at home, still it was possible that a great painter, if there was such a thing, could, by contemplating them in the twilight, and half closing his eyes, see them under really picturesque ...
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... dress reformers6 most of all. 'Did not Velásquez7 paint crinolines? what more do you want?' Having thus made a holocaust of humanity, Mr Whistler turned to Nature, and in a few moments convicted her of the Crystal Palace,8 Bank holidays ...
... dress reformers6 most of all. 'Did not Velásquez7 paint crinolines? what more do you want?' Having thus made a holocaust of humanity, Mr Whistler turned to Nature, and in a few moments convicted her of the Crystal Palace,8 Bank holidays ...
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... as a master of painting also. For that he is indeed one of the very greatest masters of painting, is my opinion. And I may add that in this opinion Mr Whistler himself entirely concurs. 2. The Relation of Dress to Art 'How can you.
... as a master of painting also. For that he is indeed one of the very greatest masters of painting, is my opinion. And I may add that in this opinion Mr Whistler himself entirely concurs. 2. The Relation of Dress to Art 'How can you.
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Oscar Wilde. 2. The. Relation. of. Dress. to. Art. 'How can you possibly paint these ugly three-cornered hats?' asked a reckless art critic once of Sir Joshua Reynolds.1 'I see light and shade in them,' answered the artist. 'Les grands ...
Oscar Wilde. 2. The. Relation. of. Dress. to. Art. 'How can you possibly paint these ugly three-cornered hats?' asked a reckless art critic once of Sir Joshua Reynolds.1 'I see light and shade in them,' answered the artist. 'Les grands ...
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