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Quote by Ivan Albright

“Loneliness is not a fault but a condition of existence.”

Quote by Ivan Albright

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Ivan Albright, born on February 20, 1897, was an influential American painter known for his unique artistic style and masterful use of light and shadow. His career saw several transformations, moving from realism to surrealism and finally to his own distinct expressionist style. more

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