And, since the model he ...

And, since the model he faithfully copies is not going to be hung up next to the picture, since the picture is going to be there on its own, it is of no interest whether it is an accurate copy of the model.
 Lucian Freud

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 Lucian Freud
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 Lucian Freud
Full, saturated colours have an emotional significance I want to avoid.
 Lucian Freud
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 Lucian Freud