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“What delights us in the spring is more a sensation than an appearance, more a hope than any visible reality. There is something in the softness of the air, in the lengthening of the days, in the very sounds and odors of the sweet time, that caresses us and consoles us after the rigorous weeks of winter.”

Quote by Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Book:The Sylvan Year: Leaves from the Note Book of Roaul Dubois. [Also The Unknown River. An Etcher's Voyage of Discovery]

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The Sylvan Year: Leaves from the Note Book of Roaul Dubois. [Also The Unknown River. An Etcher's Voyage of Discovery]

This book is a compilation of personal observations and artistic renderings of landscapes and natural phenomena. It reflects the author's journey through various environments, capturing the essence of the natural world through the lens of an etcher's perspective. more

Author

Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Philip Gilbert Hamerton was a British artist born on September 10, 1834, and died on November 4, 1894. He is known for his unique painting style and profound insights into art. more

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