It is generally admitted that the most beautiful qualities of a color are in its transparent state, applied over a white ground with the light shining through the color. (Maxfield Parrish)

It is generally admitted that the most beautiful qualities of a color are in its transparent state, applied over a white ground with the light shining through the color.

Maxfield Parrish

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