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Quote by Edgar Degas

“Art is vice. You don't marry it legitimately, you rape it.”

Quote by Edgar Degas

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Edgar Degas was a prominent French Impressionist painter known for his unique style and depictions of dance, horse racing, and other themes. His works hold significant地位 in art history, particularly for his detailed portrayals of female figures and dynamic poses. more

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