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Charles Sheeler, born on July 16, 1883, was an influential American painter known for his depictions of modern industrial landscapes. His work is characterized by a minimalist and geometric style, reflecting his deep engagement with the modern world. Sheeler's artistic career spanned the early 20th century, and his contributions have had a profound impact on the history of modern art.

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Famous Charles Sheeler Quotes

“I favor a picture which arrives at its destination without the evidence of a trying journey rather than one which shows the marks of battle.”

Trying Shows Journey Battle Evidence Mark Favors Destination Finishing

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“Photography is nature seen from the eyes outwards. Painting is nature seen from the eyes inwards.”

Eye Painting Photography

Book:Charles Sheeler: Essays by Martin Friedman, Bartlett Hayes [and] Charles Millard

Source: Charles Sheeler: Essays by Martin Friedman, Bartlett Hayes [and] Charles Millard

“Every age manifests itself by some external evidence. In a period such as ours when only a comparatively few individuals seem to be given to religion, some form other than the Gothic cathedral must be found. Industry concerns the greatest numbers-it may be true, as has been said, that our factories are our substitute for religious expression.”

May Has Beens Said Seems Age Form Found Individual Given Religious Numbers Expression Industry Periods Evidence Concern Being True Substitutes Factories Gothic Cathedrals

Book:Charles Sheeler: across media

Source: Charles Sheeler: across media

“Isn't it amazing how photography has advanced without improving.”

Photography Improving

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“Photography is nature seen from the eyes outward, painting from the eyes inward. Photography records inalterably the single image, while painting records a plurality of images willfully directed by the artist.”

Eye Artist Records Painting Photography Inward

Book:Charles Sheeler: Essays by Martin Friedman, Bartlett Hayes [and] Charles Millard

Source: Charles Sheeler: Essays by Martin Friedman, Bartlett Hayes [and] Charles Millard

About the Author

Born: July 16, 1883
Died: May 7, 1965
Known for: Painter
Quotes: 5

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