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Maxfield Parrish was an American painter known for his dreamlike landscapes and portraits. Born on July 25, 1870, in Ogden, New York, he spent much of his career in New York City. Parrish's work was characterized by its meticulous detail and vibrant colors, often featuring idealized scenes of nature and mythology. His paintings were highly sought after by collectors and have been featured in numerous exhibitions. He passed away on March 30, 1966.

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“Modernistic-Abstractionist-Art consists of 75% explanation and 25% God knows what!”

Knows Art Explanation God Knows

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“There is an implied warranty that a commissioned work should last a lifetime. There is to be no charge.”

Should Lasts Lifetime Implied Warranty

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“Thank you for allowing me to use colors as rich and deep as you please. I had always wanted to do so, yet was never allowed because of the color capabilities of our lithographers. Now that I have done it, I don't think I'll ever go back.”

Thinking Done Use Wanted Rich Color Please Allowing Capability Thank You

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“It is generally admitted that the most beautiful qualities of a color are in its transparent state, applied over a white ground with the light shining through the color.”

States Light Beautiful White Quality Color Shining Transparent Shining Through

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“The hard part is how to plan a picture so as to give to others what has happened to you. To render in paint an experience, to suggest the sense of light and color, of air and space.”

Giving Hard Light Space Plans Happened Air Color Paint Light And Color

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“There are countless artists whose shoes I am not worthy to polish - whose prints would not pay the printer. The question of judgment is a puzzling one.”

Artist Pay Judgment Shoes Worthy Print Boots Polish Not Worthy Puzzling Printer

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“I'm done with girls on rocks! I've painted them for thirteen years and I could paint them and sell them for thirteen more. That's the peril of the commercial art game. It tempts a man to repeat himself. it's an awful thing to get to be a rubber stamp. I'm quitting my rut now while I'm still able.”

Men Years Art Stills Done Able Girl Games Rocks Sells Paint Quitting Awful Repeats Stamps Peril Thirteen Rubber Ruts Commercial Art

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“I don't know what people find or like in me, I'm hopelessly commonplace!... Current appreciation of my work is a bit highbrow, I've always considered myself a popular artist.”

People Knows Artist Bits Currents Appreciation Commonplace Popular Song

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About the Author

Born: July 25, 1870
Died: March 30, 1966
Known for: Painter
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