Art Quote by Egon Schiele

“No erotic work of art is filth if it is artistically significant; it is only turned into filth through the beholder if he is filthy.” quote by Egon Schiele — Download Open image

“No erotic work of art is filth if it is artistically significant; it is only turned into filth through the beholder if he is filthy.”

Egon Schiele

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