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There are wonderful things in Jazz, the improvisation, the liveliness, the being at one with the audience.
Henri Matisse
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Henri Matisse
Age: 84 †
Born: 1869
Born: December 31
Died: 1954
Died: November 3
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For my part I have never avoided the influence of others. I would have considered it cowardice and a lack of sincerity toward myself.
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The living model, the naked body of a woman, is the privileged seat of feeling, but also of questioning... The model must mark you, awaken in you an emotion which you seek in turn to express.
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The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring an effort.
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