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Here, on the river's verge, I could be busy for months without changing my place, simply leaning a little more to right or left.

Paul Cezanne

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Paul Cezanne
Age: 67 †
Born: 1839
Born: January 19
Died: 1906
Died: October 23
Artist
Draftsperson
Drawer
Engraver
Graphic Artist
Lithographer
Painter
Aix
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Verge

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