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Quote by Grandma Moses

“I look back on my life like a good day's work, it was done and I am satisfied with it.”

Quote by Grandma Moses

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Grandma Moses was a renowned American painter, born on September 7, 1860, in New York State, and passed away on December 13, 1961. Her works are known for their unique style and depiction of American rural life. more

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