hello-artistspeaking: “Do you object to people who are ‘fardées’ to th
hello-artistspeaking: “Do you object to people who are ‘fardées’ to the extent of being a uniform lavender or blotting-paper colour all over? If so you would not care for my sitter; but she has the most beautiful lines, and if the lavender or chlorate of potash-lozenge colour be pretty in itself I should be more than pleased.” – John Singer Sargent, letter to childhood friend Vernon Lee -- source link