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The history of modern painting (1907)

Muther, Richard, 1860-1909 · London : J. M. Dent; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 281

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trace of the proud majesty and joyoussplendour which Greece connected with the name of Apollo. He is a mortalwho has fought and conquered, not a god who triumphs in tranquil power.He is Delacroix, not Rubens ; a Titan, not an Olympian god. The artistic power in Delacroix could in no wise submit to… … J. A. D. INGRES. LArt. in a moment all the traditions of Frenchart. Any one who knows the French mustfeel that Davids Latin style could not sosuddenly disappear out of their art, that itwas not possible at a blow to banish allthat had hitherto held sway and to replaceit bv its opposite. Ever since…

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