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The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.”
― Robert Henri
Robert Henri lived from June 24, 1865 – July 12, 1929 he was an American painter and teacher. He was a leading figure of the Ashcan School of American realism. it has been said that he painted so much in the the early 20th centrythat he had almost painted all the children in the dooagh village. he was always fascinated by the irish children and the irish in genral. he made a few well know paintings like the lady in black velvet but im here to tell you about how great his portrait of kevin (joeseph galligar ) this amazing painting was maticulsy painted on a dark back round to make all the bright colors pop. robert henri was Approximately

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