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Quote by Patrick Swift

“The painter celebrates life where he finds it. His morality is the morality of enjoyment, of the continuous development of his own taste without shame or fear. It is a sort of heroism.”

Quote by Patrick Swift

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Patrick Swift was an Irish painter known for his unique style and technique in the 20th-century art world. His works often blended elements of abstraction and expressionism, known for their innovative use of color and form. more

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