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“It is in fact agreed that I am the plague, the cholera of the benevolent and generous men who are interested in art and that, when I show myself with my plasters, even the Emperor of the Sahara would flee.”

Quote by Camille Claudel

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Camille Claudel
Camille Claudel

Camille Claudel was a French sculptor known for her unique artistic style and profound depiction of female figures. Her relationship with Auguste Rodin deeply influenced her artistic career, although it ultimately ended in tragedy. more

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