Consoling Quote by Paul Gauguin

“There are noble tones, ordinary ones, tranquil harmonies, consoling ones, others which excite by their vigour.” quote by Paul Gauguin — Download Open image

“There are noble tones, ordinary ones, tranquil harmonies, consoling ones, others which excite by their vigour.”

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