The simplest means are those which best enable an artist to express himself. His means of expression must derive almost all of necessity from his temperament. (Henri Matisse)

The simplest means are those which best enable an artist to express himself. His means of expression must derive almost all of necessity from his temperament.

Henri Matisse

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