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“Anyway, for whatever interest is to be derived therefrom. Bacon, Balthus, and Magritte are my three favourite painters, along with Dubuffet, of the whole post-impressionist period, by which I mean that before them Bonnard, Vuillard, & Seurat are my favourite painters of that time.” quote by Edward Gorey
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““Anyway, for whatever interest is to be derived therefrom. Bacon, Balthus, and Magritte are my three favourite painters, along with Dubuffet, of the whole post-impressionist period, by which I mean that before them Bonnard, Vuillard, & Seurat are my favourite painters of that time.””

Edward Gorey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He lists favorite painters, emphasizing post‑impressionist artists and earlier contemporaries, showing personal taste in art history.

In simple terms: He shares his favorite painters from two eras.

Key Takeaway

Note personal influences on artistic preference.

Themes

art personal taste history influence

Mood

reflective conversational

Type

artistic personal

When to use this quote

  • gallery visits
  • art education
  • collecting
  • curation
  • museum tours

Key Concepts

post‑impressionism artist selection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which artists shape your own aesthetic?
  • How does era influence your preferences?
A Different Perspective

Personal taste may not reflect broader artistic value.

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