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“Sometimes I'll drive around for months despair, nothing, nothing, then suddenly I will see something that seizes me... a shape, a combination of shapes, a play of light or shadows and I send up a prayer because I know I have the germ of a picture.”

Quote by Jeffrey Smart

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Jeffrey Smart, born on July 26, 1921, was an Australian painter with an international reputation. His works are known for their unique style and profound insight into everyday life. more

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