This experimental artist often felt rejected, stating “Insults are pouring down on me as thick as hail.”
He was one of the first 19th century artists to depict modern-day subjects instead of nobility, myth or religion.
Do you know who this Impressionist is? He looks like my mail-man, but that won’t help. I’ll post the answer and the balance of the comments on Wednesday morning.
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Oh, one of my faves...Gustav Klimt...I love this game!!!
I knew I'd never get it - I know the art, but not the artists' faces. I won't say who it is, but the quote helped me out.
Kat
I wonder why there is only one picture of he/him, who I think it is, in google?
I recognize this one as Klimt, too. Your mailman, huh? Interesting! Did you see the film with John Malkovich?
Cezanne?
I'm reminded of a vintage Lyndon Johnson-ism:
"Sometimes I just hunker down like a jackass in a hailstorm."
Pisarro?
Funny. He looks like my mailman, too.!
I find myself captivated by this Fellow's eyes. So intensely focused!
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