[On Sir Joshua Reynolds' disappointment at his first impressions of Raphael]. On Art and Artists. William Blake. 1908. The Poetical Works

William Blake (1757–1827). The Poetical Works. 1908.

On Art and Artists

[On Sir Joshua Reynolds’ disappointment at his first impressions of Raphael]


XIV SOME look to see the sweet outlines,
And beauteous forms that Love does wear;
Some look to find out patches, paint,
Bracelets and stays and powder’d hair.