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“If silicon had been a gas I should have been a major-general.”

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James Whistler was an American artist, painter, etcher, and designer of English birth. Known for his unique style and bold use of color, he is considered a pioneer of the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements. Whistler is renowned for his famous works, including 'The Mother' and the 'Nocturne' series. more

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