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Seeing is in itself a creative act which requires effort.

Henri Matisse

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Henri Matisse
Age: 84 †
Born: 1869
Born: December 31
Died: 1954
Died: November 3
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Whoever wishes to devote himself to painting should begin by cutting out his own tongue
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