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“The world doesn't understand me and I don't understand the world, that's why I've withdrawn from it.”

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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