Quote by Aldous Huxley

A competent portraitist knows how to imply the profile in the full face.

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This quote suggests that a skilled portrait artist has the ability to convey the essence of a person's profile even when painting or depicting their full face. It implies that the artist can capture the unique features and character of the subject, even if they are not directly showing their profile. This skill demonstrates the artist's ability to capture the essence of the person they are painting and convey it through their art.

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