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.'”
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.
Embrace artistic joy.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- gallery openings
- creative workshops
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain creative exhilaration?
- What 'cup" does your art receive?
Artistic joy can be fleeting.