The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde Author:Oscar Wilde Basil Hallward, an artist, meets Dorian Gray and paints his portrait. The artist is so infatuated with Dorian's beauty that he begins to believe it is the reason for his quality of art. Dorian becomes convinced that beauty is all-important and wishes his portrait could age instead of him. Beware of what you have wish for! Each time Dorian co... more »mmits a sin his portrait ages, showing him what is happening to his soul.« less