VERY LIKE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume V, Issue 43, 25 October 1890, Page 19

VERY LIKE.

‘ It’s a good picture, but it’s no likeness,’ said a dissatisfied patron of the arts, when his portrait was sent home. It may indicate an exacting disposition, but the truth remains that 'most of us do prefer that a portrait should also be a likeness. A well-known violinist made the same criticism of his -own portrait, which had been painted by a celebrated artist. The family had agreed upon this harsh verdict without a dissenting voice, until the artist appealed to the youngest of the household, a bright little boy, ‘Who is that, Fritz?’ he askdd, pointing to the picture. ’ ‘ Papa,’ was the immediate answer. ‘So it is, my dear. You see, sir, your son is a better judge of the likeness than yon. So you think jou’d know it was papa, my boy ?’ ‘Oh yes, sir,’ was the innocent reply. ‘ It’s very much like him about the fiddle.’