The conscience of an artist worthy of the name is like an incurable disease which causes him endless torment but occasionally fills him with silent joy... (Georges Rouault)

The conscience of an artist worthy of the name is like an incurable disease which causes him endless torment but occasionally fills him with silent joy...

Georges Rouault

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