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Velasquez (1902)

Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915, Roycroft Shop · East Aurora, N.Y. : Done into a book by the Roycrofters at their shop · leaf 36

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quette a pretence, and allthe emotions put up in sealed cans. Fashionable Soci-ety is usually nothing but Canned Life. Look out forexplosions! Velasquez held the balance true by anartistic courage and an audacity of private thoughtthat might not have been his in a freer atmosphere. Hedid not wear… … *AIN, under the rule of Philip II.,grew great. Her ships sailed everysea—the world contributed to herwealth. Art comes after a surplushas accumulated, and the merenecessities of life have been pro-vided. Philip built great palaces,founded schools, gave encourage-ment to the handicrafts, and senthis…

Velázquez, Diego, 1599-1660 · Painters -- Italy

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