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Quote by Frederick Franck

“To see the human condition in the old woman, in the child, in the model on the stand, in that particular human being, and to let the hand trace it, this act of adoration is called, 'drawing from life.”

Quote by Frederick Franck

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Frederick Franck

Frederick Franck was a renowned author, born on April 12, 1909, and passed away on June 5, 2006. His works spanned across philosophy, psychology, and art, and were highly appreciated by readers. more

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