I was watching How to be a Millionaire, and that was the question. The answer was , it was a statement used by a historical male to give a portrait painter instructions on how to paint him. Who was the historical figure
2006-10-16 10:27:20 · 3 answers · asked by music 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
warts and all came from a person called Cromwell who was the rebelling side of the British civil war Cromwell had a lot of warts on his face which were big as well
2006-10-16 10:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by metallicash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quote comes from Horace Walpole, 1762-1771.
Mr. Lely, I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughnesses, pimples, warts, and everything as you see me, otherwise I will never pay a farthing for it."
From this came the expression "warts and all."
2006-10-16 16:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by Juanitaville 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-16 13:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by gotslayer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋