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Quote by Paul Cezanne

“Design and color are not distinct and separate. As one paints, one draws. The more the colors harmonize, the more the design takes form. When color is at it's richest, form is at its fullest.”

Quote by Paul Cezanne

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Paul Cézanne, a French Post-Impressionist painter, was born on January 19, 1839, and died on October 22, 1906. Known as the father of modern painting, his works have had a profound impact on 20th-century art. more

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