Art Quote by Jacob Epstein

“There are infinite modes of expression in the world of art, and to insist that only by one road can the artist attain his ends is to limit him.” quote by Jacob Epstein — Download Open image

“There are infinite modes of expression in the world of art, and to insist that only by one road can the artist attain his ends is to limit him.”

Jacob Epstein

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