“[Seurat's pointilist style] Inhibits me and hinders the development of spontaneity of sensation.”

—  Camille Pissarro

quote, c. 1888; as quoted in: Arts and Activities. Vol. 81-82, (1977), p. cxxxvii <br class="br"> http://www.artnet.com/auction-houses/lesliehindman-auctioneers/artist-camille-pissarro/ <br class="br">1880&#x27;s

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