e no doubt that if the majorityof the old masters were to wake up and read someof the things written about their meanings and in-tentions, there would be a hurried rustling of grave-clothes and a scramble to get back and keep upthe illusion. But all painting is symbolistic, or perhaps one oughtto… … (In the collection of John fames Cowan, Esq., Edinburgh) BY AUGUSTUS KOOPMAN 2I5 Augustus Koopmaiis Paintings us, in viewing the work of any artist, are free fromthe influence of outside opinions and irrelevantassociations, and praise or blame the work ac-cordingly. The young painter with his pet…
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