Name of artist

[Bluebell]

What was the first name and surname of the artist who, when told that one of his portraits was 'ugly and distorted' replied: "Are you certain, Madam, that it was my picture you were looking at and not your mirror?"
It's a wonderful retort, but who said it? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Golem]

Don't know who the artist is, but I was reminded of this famous comment from Winston Churchill:

Bessie Braddock: "Winston, your drunk!
Churchill: "Bessie, your ugly, and tomorrow morning I shall be sober

[Bluebell]

I like it Golem. What a wonderful put down! This quiz question though is driving me doolally!

[Peter Pedant]

modigliani?

a kinda gloss on this came up on Univ Co+ckup this evening.
who said a mirror makes a woman twice as beautiful......

[Bluebell]

Peter, would you be able to send me the actual site I could access please as I don't seem to be able to get into what you've suggested, and I'd love to be able to find the answer to this wretched question. Thank you very much. You could be the light at the end of this fruitless search tunnel!