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An artist does his most difficult work when he steps back from the blank canvas and thinks about what he is going to create.
Michelangelo
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Michelangelo
Age: 88 †
Born: 1475
Born: March 6
Died: 1564
Died: February 18
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Michelangelo Bonorotti
Michael Angelo Buonarotti
Miguel Angel
Michel Angel de Bonarrotta
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Michelagniolo di Lodovico di Lionardo di Buonarroto Simoni
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