I believe that the great painters with their intellect as master have attempted to force this unwilling medium of paint and canvas into a record of their emotions. (Edward Hopper)

I believe that the great painters with their intellect as master have attempted to force this unwilling medium of paint and canvas into a record of their emotions.

Edward Hopper

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