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Quote by Berthe Morisot

“A love of nature is a consolation against failure.”

Quote by Berthe Morisot

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Berthe Morisot was a French painter born on January 14, 1841, and died on March 2, 1895. She was a key figure in the Impressionist movement and is renowned for her portrayal of women in her paintings. more

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