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“Curiously enough, the Sublime is generally achieved through want of proportion.”

Quote by Eugene Delacroix

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Eugene Delacroix

Eugene Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his expressive brushwork and dramatic compositions. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of French painting and his work had a significant influence on the development of modern art. more

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