Which poem by Robert Browning features an Italian Renaissance painter discussing his technical skill and moral failings?
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Correct answer: Andrea del Sarto
In 'Andrea del Sarto', the 'faultless painter' laments that while his technique is perfect, he lacks the soul and inspiration found in the works of contemporaries like Raphael or Michelangelo.
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