Hello Anthony ( glad to see you are back I had lost you for a while ),
I am glad you did not delete it too as it's a great portrait...
It is very intense and sad at the same time... I do understand why he wanted you to delete as we never want to leave a sad trace of our existence... but on the other hand sadness (as " less positive " feelings) is also part of life and therefore I believe that you made the right decision in keeping it and showing it to us.
Thank you !
Antonio