And the first rude sketch that the world had seen was joy to his mighty heart, till the Devil whispered behind the leaves 'It's pretty, but is it Art?'

Summary

This quote conveys the story of an artist who creates a simple yet expressive sketch, and initially experiences great joy in its creation. However, this joy is abruptly interrupted by doubts provoked by the devil, who questions whether the sketch can truly be considered as "Art." This quote highlights the internal conflict faced by artists, as they wrestle with the distinction between artistic expression and the subjective evaluation of what constitutes true art.