Dorian meets aristocrat Lord Henry who believes the only thing in life worth pursuing is beauty and pleasure.
Basil Hallward, a well-known artist, meets Dorian Gray in the home of his aunt. The artist is infatuated by Dorian’s beauty and paints several portraits of him. Dorian meets aristocrat Lord Henry who believes the only thing in life worth pursuing is beauty and pleasure. The youth then sells his soul so he can remain the same appearance as the portrait will age and fade.