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“The source of genius is imagination alone, the refinement of the senses that sees what others do not see, or sees them differently.”

Quote by Eugene Delacroix

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Eugene Delacroix

Eugene Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his expressive brushwork and dramatic compositions. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of French painting and his work had a significant influence on the development of modern art. more

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