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“The painter is not an intellectual if, when he has painted a nude woman, he gives us the idea that she is just about to put her clothes back on.”

Quote by Odilon Redon

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Odilon Redon was a French painter known for his dreamlike symbolism. His works often blended elements of surrealism and symbolism, filled with mystery and poetry. Redon's painting techniques were exquisite, with unique color usage, which had a profound influence on later artists. more

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