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“All my originality consists?in giving life in human fashion to beings which are impossible according to the laws of possibility.”

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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