Art Quote by Kathe Kollwitz

“Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways. But the good artists who follow after genius - and I count myself among these - have to restore the lost connection once more.” quote by Kathe Kollwitz — Download Open image

“Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways. But the good artists who follow after genius - and I count myself among these - have to restore the lost connection once more.”

Kathe Kollwitz

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