Ways of Seeing

Chapter 7. Why is Mrs.. Siddons not considered glamorous? (P. 147)

A. Her hairstyle was old fashioned

B. Her garments were not haute couture

C. Because she does not engage the viewer

D. Because who she is does not depend on others wanting to be like her

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D. Because who she is does not depend on others wanting to be like her

Mrs Siddons as seen by Gainsborough is not glamorous, because she is not presented as enviable and therefore happy. She may be seen as wealthy, beautiful, talented, lucky. But her qualities are her own and have been recognized as such. What she is does not entirely depend upon others wanting to be like her.

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