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Camille Pissarro, a French Impressionist painter, was born on July 10, 1830, and died on November 13, 1903. Known for his unique handling of light and color, his works had a profound impact on the development of the Impressionist movement.

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“It is the brushwork of the right value and color which should produce the drawing.”

Should Values Produce Color Drawing

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“It is only by drawing often, drawing everything, drawing incessantly, that one fine day you discover to your surprise that you have rendered something in its true character.”

Art Character Fine Surprise Drawing Incessantly Sketching True Character Fine Day

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“The subject should be observed more for shape and color than for drawing... precise drawing is dry and hampers the impression of the whole, it destroys all sensations.”

Should Whole Subjects Color Shapes Drawing Impression Dry Sensations Precise Hamper

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About the Author

Born: July 10, 1830
Died: November 13, 1903
Known for: Painter
Quotes: 28

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Camille Pissarro: letters to his son LucienRelated source material

Pioneering modern painting: Cézanne & Pissarro 1865-1885Related source material

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