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Quote by Edgar Degas

“It is all very well to copy what one sees, but it is far better to draw what one now only sees in one's memory. That is a transformation in which imagination collaborates with memory.”

Quote by Edgar Degas

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Edgar Degas was a prominent French Impressionist painter known for his unique style and depictions of dance, horse racing, and other themes. His works hold significant地位 in art history, particularly for his detailed portrayals of female figures and dynamic poses. more

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