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“I believe neither in what I touch nor what I see. I only believe in what I do not see, and solely in what I feel.”

Quote by Gustave Moreau

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Gustave Moreau
Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau was a French painter known for his vivid and symbolic works. Born on April 6, 1826, in Paris, he died on April 18, 1898. His art was heavily influenced by the Old Masters and his contemporaries, including the Pre-Raphaelites, and he is often associated with the Symbolist movement. more

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