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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
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This is a painting of Picasso, this is a painting by Picasso

Which of the following three sentences is correct - "This is a painting OF Picasso," "This is a painting BY Picasso," or "This is a Picasso painting"?

If all three are possible, do they mean the same thing?


If so, which would you use?


Thank you.

  

Top answer

teal lime "This is a painting OF Picasso," = He is the subject of the painting. teal lime "This is a painting BY Picasso," = He painted the painting. teal lime "This is a Picasso painting" = He painted the painting.

  • teal lime "This is a painting OF Picasso," = He is the subject of the painting.
  • teal lime "This is a painting BY Picasso," = He painted the painting.
  • teal lime "This is a Picasso painting" = He painted the painting.
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teal lime"This is a painting OF Picasso,"

= He is the subject of the painting.

teal lime"This is a painting BY Picasso,"

= He painted the painting.

teal lime"This is a Picasso painting"

= He painted the painting.

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