Vincent Van Gogh Quotes

For instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I see before me, I make more arbitrary use of colour to express myself more forcefully.

Vincent Van Gogh

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• For instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I see before me, I make more arbitrary use of colour to express myself more forcefully.

  

  Vincent Van Gogh
  • Trying
  • Color
  • Use