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“How many attempts, now happy, now unhappy!... He who has not felt the difficulties of his art does nothing that counts.”

Quote by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin

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Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin

Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin was a French painter renowned for his still lifes. His works are characterized by their fine detail and handling of light and shadow, often depicting ordinary objects of daily life such as fruits, wineglasses, and candlesticks. Chardin's paintings convey a sense of tranquility and harmony, which were highly appreciated by the art world and the public in the 18th century. more

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