An Art Critic + 

Ira P. Rankin, you’ve a nasal name⁠— + 

I’ll sound it through “the speaking-trump of fame,” + 

And wondering nations, hearing from afar + 

The brazen twang of its resounding jar, + 

Shall say: “These bards are an uncommon class⁠— + 

They blow their noses with a tube of brass!” + 

So you object to Cytherea! Do, + 

The picture was not painted, sir, for you! + 

Your mind to gratify and taste address, + 

The masking dove had been a dove the less. + 

Provincial censor! all untaught in art, + 

With mind indecent and indecent heart, + 

Do you not know⁠—nay, why should I explain? + 

Instruction, argument alike were vain⁠— + 

I’ll show you reasons when you show me brain. + 