Essays on the Anatomy of Expression in Painting #228971

But we are still far h'om possessing sufficient materials for a theory of the science: and all that I can venture to hope, is that some of my suggestions may prove useful to those who indulge in these pleasing speculations; or be serviceable to artists, who, while they are solicitous to attain the perfection of mechanical practice, derive satisfaction fiom studying the principles of their art.