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“The Balopticon [a machine that projects photos on canvas to trace the lines] is an evil, inartistic, habit-forming, lazy and vicious machine! It also is a useful, time-saving, practical and helpful one. I use one often-and am thoroughly ashamed of it. I hide it whenever I hear people coming.”

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Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell

A renowned American painter, illustrator, and writer, Norman Rockwell is known for his depictions of American life. His works typically portray the everyday life of the American middle class, filled with warmth and optimism. more

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