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Animal Quote by Paul Klee

“The beholder's eye, which moves like an animal grazing, follows paths prepared for it in the picture.” quote by Paul Klee — Download Open image

“The beholder's eye, which moves like an animal grazing, follows paths prepared for it in the picture.”

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