Sir Martin Archer Shee Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sir Martin Archer Shee.

Sir Martin Archer Shee (1769-1850) was an Irish portrait painter and writer born in Dublin. He studied at the Royal Academy in London and gained recognition for his skillful portrayal of distinguished figures, including King George IV. Shee became a prominent member of the artistic community, serving as President of the Royal Academy from 1830 until his death. Notable for his elegant and refined style, his works often exhibited a strong sense of realism combined with a touch of romanticism. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Sir Martin Archer Shee was also known for his literary contributions, including the publication of his acclaimed poem "Rhymes on Art" in 1805.

Give me the critic bred in Nature's school, who neither talk

Give me the critic bred in Nature's school, who neither talks by rote, nor thinks by rule; who feeling's honest dictates still obeys, and dares, without a precedent, to praise.

Sir Martin Archer Shee

Criticism