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“Painting is an attempt to come to terms with life. There are as many solutions as there are human beings”

Quote by George Tooker

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George Tooker was an American painter known for his paintings that depicted modern urban life. His works are typically characterized by cool tones and abstract forms, reflecting the loneliness and alienation of American society in the mid-20th century. more

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