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Art in its perfection is not ostentatious; it lies hid, and works its effect itself… — Joshua Reynolds

Lecture

Art in its perfection is not ostentatious; it lies hid, and works its effect itself unseen.

Joshua Reynolds
1774
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Reynolds, Joshua. "Discourse VI." 10 Dec. 1774, Royal Academy of Arts, London, England, UK. Lecture.

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