“Don't everlastingly read messages into paintings - there's the Daisy - you don't rave over or read messages into it - you just look at that bully little flower - isn't that enough?”
Book:Selected Writings
Quote by John Marin
Work
Selected Writings
This compilation brings together a diverse range of written works, showcasing the author's expertise and thoughtfulness across different subjects and styles. more
Author
John Marin
John Marin was an American painter known for his abstract and expressionist style. His works often focused on the sea and coastline, characterized by his unique brushstrokes and use of color. Marin's art had a profound influence on later artists. more
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