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The subject matter is unimportant, provided what I have done is interesting as a painting. I chose the modern era because it is the one I understand best; I find it more alive for people who are alive.

— Frédéric Bazille

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I have started a large landscape which is beginning to take shape.

The big classical compositions are finished; an ordinary view of daily life would be much more interesting.

I do hope, that if I ever do anything, at least to have the merit of not copying anyone.

I have no intention of being killed, there's too much I still want to do with my life.

It is really too ridiculous for a reasonably intelligent person to expose himself to this kind of administrative caprice.

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