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Robert Henri was an American painter and art educator renowned for his unique artistic style and contributions to art education. His works are known for their depictions of natural and urban landscapes, emphasizing the personal expression and profound understanding of life by the artist.

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“There are people who buy pictures because they were difficult to do, and are done. Such pictures are often only a record of pain and dull perseverance. Great works of art should look as though they were made in joy. Real joy is a tremendous activity, dull drudgery is nothing to it.”

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Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

“All real works of art look as though they were done in joy.”

Looks Art Real Done Joy Works Of Art Real Work

Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

“Art appreciation, like love, cannot be done by proxy.”

Art Done Appreciation Like Love Proxy Art Appreciation

Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

“We are not here to do what has already been done.”

Life Inspirational Done Inspirational Life

Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

“Painting should never look as if it were done with difficulty, however difficult it may actually have been.”

Ifs Should Looks May Has Beens Done Difficult Painting Difficulty

Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

“Art appreciation, like love, cannot be done by proxy: It is a very personal affair and is necessary to each individual.”

Art Done Individual Affair Appreciation Like Love Proxy Art Appreciation

Book:Robert Henri, 1865-1929: Exhibition October 15-November 27, 1976

Source: Robert Henri, 1865-1929: Exhibition October 15-November 27, 1976

“The picture that looks as if it were done without an effort may have been a perfect battlefield in its making.”

Ifs Looks May Has Beens Done Perfect Effort Battlefields

Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

“The most vital things in the look of a landscape endure only for a moment. Work should be done from memory; memory of that vital moment.”

Should Looks Done Moments Memories Endure Landscape

Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

“Completion does not depend on material representation. The work is done when that special thing has been said.”

Doe Has Beens Said Done Special Materials Depends Representation Completion Special Things

Book:The Art Spirit

Source: The Art Spirit

About the Author

Born: June 24, 1865
Died: July 12, 1929
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 180

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