Absurdity Quote by Vincent Van Gogh

“I myself believe that there is in every painter's life a period of making absurdities. In my case I think that period is already long past.” quote by Vincent Van Gogh — Download Open image

“I myself believe that there is in every painter's life a period of making absurdities. In my case I think that period is already long past.”

Vincent Van Gogh

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