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Monday, November 21, 2011

Quote: Great Pictures Look Good From A Distance And Up Close

"The Belgian master, Alfred Stevens, was wont to say that a picture in order to be truly great must excel from two different points of view. When seen from a distance it must be handsome in color, fine in composition, and true to the scene depicted; and when examined at close range the pigment must reveal that precious and jewel-like surface which is described by the word 'quality.'"

Birge Harrison

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