Why do small embedded photos on websites look like "impressionist paintings?"

[nextcity]

WHY DO SMALL EMBEDDED PHOTOS ON WEBSITES LOOK LIKE "IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGS?" Is it just my DNA? When I compare my DNA side by side with my old Thunderbolt, photos look more like paintings.

 

[mclarryjr]

Link one of those websites and I'll check on my phone.

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[nextcity]

Link one of those websites and I'll check on my phone.

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Sorry, but I do not know how to place direct links into the forum. Yahoo (via the app) is a good example. Thanks.

 

[mclarryjr]

Do they look like this?

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