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Philip Gilbert Hamerton was a British artist born on September 10, 1834, and died on November 4, 1894. He is known for his unique painting style and profound insights into art.

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Famous Philip Gilbert Hamerton Quotes

“People have prejudices against a nation in which they have no acquaintances.”

People Nations Prejudice Acquaintance

Book:MODERN FRENCHMEN

Source: MODERN FRENCHMEN

“Fashion is nothing more than the temporary custom of rich and idle people who make it their principal business to study the external elegance of life.”

People Study Rich Fashion Customs Temporary Principal Idle Elegance

Book:The Intellectual Life

Source: The Intellectual Life

“The one mistake which is committed habitually by people who have the gift of half-genius, is waiting for inspiration.”

People Inspiration Waiting Mistake Half Genius Committed One Mistake

Author:Philip Gilbert Hamerton

About the Author

Born: September 10, 1834
Died: November 4, 1894
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 30

Books & Sources

The Intellectual LifeRelated source material

Human IntercourseRelated source material

MODERN FRENCHMENRelated source material

The Intellectual Life: With a portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, etched by Leopold FlamengRelated source material

The Sylvan Year: Leaves from the Note Book of Roaul Dubois. [Also The Unknown River. An Etcher's Voyage of Discovery]Related source material

Thoughts about ArtRelated source material

Chapters on AnimalsRelated source material

Modern Frenchmen: Five BiographiesRelated source material

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