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“Je me souviens de l'atelier de mon père. Je ne peux pas passer devant l’échoppe d'un cordonnier sans croire que mon père est encore vivant, quelque part dans l'au-delà du monde, assis devant une table de fumée, avec son tablier bleu, son tranchet, ses ligneuls, ses alènes, en train de faire des souliers en cuir d'ange pour quelque dieu à mille pieds. Jean le bleu.”

Quote by Jean Giono

Work

Blue Boy

Blue Boy is a portrait by the English artist Thomas Gainsborough, depicting a young boy in a blue suit. The painting is renowned for its meticulous detail and the boy's serene expression. more

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Jean Giono
Jean Giono

Jean Giono was a French author born on March 30, 1895, and died on October 8, 1970. He is known for his works that depict the life of the French countryside and his admiration for nature. more

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