Caspar David Friedrich Quotes

If a painting has a soulful effect on the viewer, if it puts his mind into a soulful mood, then it has fulfilled the first requirement of a work of art. However bad it might be in drawing, color, handling, etc.

Caspar David Friedrich

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  Caspar David Friedrich
  • Art
  • Painting
  • Fulfilled