Ordupgaard Sample 1

Written By Holly McWhorter

Institution: Ordrupgaard

Exhibition: Drømmernes Port. Symbolisme

Artist: George Desvallièrres

Work: Narcissus

As written: Desvallièrres paints a Narcissus sitting immersed in his thoughts on a throne near millpond-still water.

Better: Desvallièrres paints a Narcissus sitting immersed in his thoughts on a throne near mirror-smooth water.

Why is this better? Because the term “millpond-still” is outdated, and not widely understood by contemporary audiences.

Holly McWhorter
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