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“An artist is a prophet and seer, not a paint craftsman or design maker, or reporter or entertainer... the artist has the superiorly searching perception with which that world outside of man's contamination can be penetrated and the truth drawn out from it.”

Quote by Morris Graves

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Morris Graves
Morris Graves

Morris Graves was an American painter known for his abstract and surrealistic style. His works are often inspired by natural landscapes, but are expressed through abstract forms. Graves' works are highly regarded in the art world and have had a profound impact on artists of subsequent generations. more

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