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“The craving for colour is a natural necessity just as for water and fire. Colour is a raw material indispensable to life. At every era of his existence and his history, the human being has associated colour with his joys, his actions and his pleasures.”

Quote by Fernand Leger

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Fernand Léger was a French painter known for his geometric abstract style and bold use of color. His works hold a significant place in 20th-century art history and have had a profound impact on subsequent artists. more

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