There was a young man with a salary, Who had to do drawings for Malory; When they asked him for more, He replied, 'Why? Sure </br>You've enough as it… - Aubrey Beardsley

What is a portrait good for, unless it shows just how the subject was seen by the painter? In the old days before photography came in a sitter had a perfect right to say to the artist: "Paint me just as I am." Now if he wishes absolute fidelity he can go to the photographer and get it.

When an Englishman has professed his belief in the supremacy of Shakespeare amongst all poets, he feels himself excused from the general study of literature. He also feels himself excused from the particular study of Shakespeare.

I think the title page I drew for Salomé was after all "impossible". You see booksellers couldn't stick it up in their windows.