I often find myself wondering why people are so frequently dissatisfied
with their portraits, but I think I have discovered the principal
reason--they are not pleased with themselves, and therefore cannot
endure a faithful representation. I find it is the same with myself. I
cannot bear any portraits of myself, except those of my own painting,
where I have had the opportunity of coaxing them, so as to suit my own
feelings.
_Northcote._