Gerhard Richter (1932) German visual artist, born 1932
Quote, 1970's; from the documentary 'Gerhard Richter - Painting', Corrinna Belz, 2011
1970's
“Painting is but another word for feeling.”
Quote from Constable's letter to Rev. John Fisher October 1821
1820s
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