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Quote by Paul Cezanne

“Painting, like any art, comprises a technique, a workmanlike handling of material, but the accuracy of a tone and the fictitious combination of effects depend entirely on the choice made by the artist.”

Quote by Paul Cezanne

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Paul Cezanne
Paul Cezanne

Paul Cézanne, a French Post-Impressionist painter, was born on January 19, 1839, and died on October 22, 1906. Known as the father of modern painting, his works have had a profound impact on 20th-century art. more

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