Quote by Anthony Powell

Few persons who have ever sat for a portrait can have felt anything but inferior while the process is going on.

Few persons who have ever sat for a portrait can have felt a

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This quote highlights the common experience of feeling inferior or self-conscious while sitting for a portrait. Being the subject of art, individuals often become keenly aware of their physical flaws or imperfections. Sitting still and being observed intensifies this sense of vulnerability, leading many to feel inferior compared to the artist's perception of beauty or their ability to capture it. The process of portraiture can evoke feelings of self-doubt and the struggle to conform to societal standards of attractiveness.

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