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Quote by Henri Matisse
An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her r

An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language. – Henri Matisse

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Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. – Henri Matisse

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