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It is a widely accepted notion among painters that it does not matter what one paints as long as it is well painted. This is the essence of academicism.
Mark Rothko
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"It is a widely accepted notion among painters that it does not matter what one paints as long as it is well painted. This is the essence of academicism."
— Mark Rothko

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It is a widely accepted notion among painters that it does not matter what one paints as long as it is well painted. This is the essence of academicism. — Mark Rothko

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Mark Rothko was a Artist from United States (1903–1970).

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This quote is attributed to Mark Rothko, a Artist from United States.
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Mark Rothko lived from 1903 – 1970.