Georges Rouault: Artist

Georges Rouault was French painter. Explore interesting quotes on artist.

Georges Rouault: 22 quotes0 likes

“A painter who loves his art must be careful not to see too much of critics and men of letters. These gentlemen, however unconsciously, distort everything, thinking that they are explaining it—the artist's thought, sensibility, and intensions. They take away his strength, just as Delilah took away Samson's. They have no gift for nuances, and they have an instinctive aversion for everything that is beyond their reach and baffles them.”

Georges Rouault

Soliloques. (1944)
Quotes, 1940-1950

“The conscience of an artist worthy of the name is like an incurable disease which causes him endless torment but occasionally fills him with silent joy…”

Georges Rouault

Quotes, 1940-1950, Stella Vespertina. (1947)

“The artist discards all theories, both his own and those of others. He forgets everything when he is in front of his canvas.”

Georges Rouault

Quotes, 1940-1950, Stella Vespertina. (1947)