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“I shut my eyes in order to see.” ~Paul Gauguin Paul Gauguin (pronunciation) was born in Paris, France on June 7, 1848. He showed an early interest in art, and began studying painting when he was just 17 years old. He spent many years pursuing various...
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“An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision.” ~James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Whistler was an American artist who lived in the latter half of the 19th century. He is best known for his paintings and etchings, which often depicted urban landscapes....
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“In our life there is a single color, as on an artist palette which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love.” ~Marc Chagall Marc Chagall (pronunciation) was a Russian-French artist and one of the most important figures in 20th-century art. He was...
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John William Waterhouse was an English painter known for his romanticized depictions of mythology and classical subjects. His early career was defined by his paintings of female characters from literature and mythology, many of which were inspired by the work of...
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“It doesn’t matter how beautifully a thing is painted, it is no good if it isn’t right.” ~ John Everett Millais John Everett Millais (pronunciation) was born on June 8, 1829, in Southampton, England. His father was a merchant sailor and his mother...
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“I was in awe of Michelangelo’s energy. I felt things that I could not express. When I saw the beauty of the Raphaels, I was moved to tears, and I could scarcely hold my pencil.” ~Jean-Honoré Fragonard Jean-Honoré Fragonard (pronunciation) was a...
