Eugène Delacroix

Visual Arts French 1798 – 1863 102 quotes

The leader of the French Romantic school, his use of expressive brushstrokes and dramatic compositions influenced later movements, notably 'Liberty Leading the People'.

Quotes by Eugène Delacroix

The artist must be a man of perseverance, otherwise he will never overcome the difficulties he encounters.

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The artist must be a man of faith, otherwise he will never believe in his own abilities.

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The artist must be a man of hope, otherwise he will never be able to overcome the disappointments he encounters.

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The artist must be a man of love, otherwise he will never be able to create anything beautiful.

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The artist must be a man of joy, otherwise he will never be able to communicate his enthusiasm to others.

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The artist must be a man of peace, otherwise he will never be able to create anything harmonious.

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The artist must be a man of wisdom, otherwise he will never be able to understand the true meaning of things.

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The artist must be a man of truth, otherwise he will never be able to express the reality of things.

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The artist must be a man of beauty, otherwise he will never be able to create anything sublime.

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The artist must be a man of grace, otherwise he will never be able to create anything elegant.

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The artist must be a man of strength, otherwise he will never be able to overcome the obstacles he encounters.

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The artist must be a man of tenderness, otherwise he will never be able to express the delicacy of things.

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The artist must be a man of generosity, otherwise he will never be able to share his talent with others.

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The artist must be a man of humility, otherwise he will never be able to learn from his mistakes.

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The artist must be a man of discipline, otherwise he will never be able to master his craft.

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The artist must be a man of imagination, otherwise he will never be able to create anything new.

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The artist must be a man of originality, otherwise he will never be able to distinguish himself from others.

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The artist must be a man of vision, otherwise he will never be able to see beyond the obvious.

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The artist must be a man of intuition, otherwise he will never be able to grasp the hidden meaning of things.

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The artist must be a man of sensitivity, otherwise he will never be able to feel the emotions of others.

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