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“I have never looked for dream in reality or reality in dream. I have allowed my imagination free play, and I have not been led astray by it.”

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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