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Art Quote by Edgar Degas

“Once they witnessed one of his painting sold at auction for $100,000. And asked how you do it, he said, 'I feel as a horse must feel when the beautiful cup is given to the jockey.'” quote by Edgar Degas
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“Once they witnessed one of his painting sold at auction for $100,000. And asked how you do it, he said, 'I feel as a horse must feel when the beautiful cup is given to the jockey.'”

Edgar Degas

About This Quote

He compares artistic inspiration to a horse’s excitement when receiving a prized cup, indicating intense joy.

In simple terms: Art feels like a horse receiving a prized cup.

Key Takeaway

Embrace artistic joy.

Themes

art inspiration excitement performance

Mood

enthusiastic reflective

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gallery openings
  • creative workshops
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

psychology metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain creative exhilaration?
  • What 'cup" does your art receive?
A Different Perspective

Artistic joy can be fleeting.

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