The canvas was a window to the artist's soul, a glimpse of their emotions.
Meaning: This sentence describes how a painting can offer a glimpse into the artist's emotions and thoughts, as if it were a window to their soul.
Choice of Words: Window is an opening in a wall or door that allows light and air to enter. Glimpse means a quick or brief look at something. Here, "window" and "glimpse" are used to suggest that the painting provides a glimpse into the artist's inner world and emotions.
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