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Masaccio’s painting titled “Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias” is part of a series of frescoes showcasing Saint Peter’s life. The painting depicts Saint Peter distributing alms to the poor while the death of Ananias occurs simultaneously in the same setting of great solemnity. With classical composition and great skill, Masaccio brings together the …

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Saint Peter Distributing Alms and the Death of Ananias is an Italian fresco altarpiece painted by Masaccio in 1425-26, located in the Brancacci Chapel in Florence. The artwork depicts two moments of the story of St. Peter: distributing donations to the poor and the death of Ananias. It is one of several scenes from the …

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The painting, “Saint Peter Healing the Sick with His Shadow,” was completed by Italian artist Tommaso Cassai Masaccio in 1425-26 during the Early Renaissance period. Measuring 230 x 162 cm, the artwork was created using tempera on fresco and commissioned by the Vanni Castellani family of Florence. It is located in the Cappella Brancacci of …

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The painting by Masaccio, created in 1425-26, is a religious artwork depicting St. Peter healing the sick with his shadow. It belongs to the Early Renaissance period and was commissioned by the Vanni Castellani family for the Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence. This is believed to be Masaccio’s earliest known work. The …

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The panel displaying Saints Liberius and Matthias is attributed to Masaccio and Masolino. Originally, it was part of a double-sided altarpiece commissioned by the Colonna family for the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Masaccio, known for his realistic depictions of figures and use of perspective, collaborated with Masolino on large-scale projects, and learned …

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The St. Anne Metterza is a collaborative artwork created by Masaccio and Masolino da Panicale around 1424-1425. It is a painting depicting the Madonna and Child with St. Anne and can be found in the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy. Measuring 175 x 103 cm, the figure of St. Anne is believed to have …

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St. Peter Enthroned is a painting commissioned by Ser Giuliano degli Scarsi and created by Masaccio in the early 15th century. It was part of a series of frescoes known as the Brancacci Chapel, which depict the life of St. Peter and the theme of human sin and redemption. Masaccio was heavily influenced by architect …

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Masaccio’s Adoration of the Magi is a popular Christian art theme dating back to the 2nd century. Completed in 1426, it is Masaccio’s first narrative religious painting and is remarkable for its concise portrayal. The painting uses linear perspective to create pictorial space, with the vanishing point at the child’s foot. Originally located above a …

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Masaccio’s fresco, “The Holy Trinity”, is an iconic artwork of the Renaissance period that can be found in the Dominican Church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. It displays the Trinity, the Virgin, and Saint John in its key figures. Masaccio was the first painter of Renaissance to integrate linear perspective into his art, which …

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Masaccio’s Holy Trinity artwork was created between 1425 and 1427 and is located in the Dominican church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. The painting features Brunelleschi’s discovery, linear perspective, and incorporates both spiritual symbolism and a “trompe l’oeil” located in the archway of the fresco. It was commissioned by the Lenzi Family for their …

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The Crucifixion of St Peter is a tempera painting created by the prominent Italian artist Masaccio in 1426. The image, titled ‘Christian Stories and Saints’ can be found in the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin. The painting depicts the scene where Roman soldiers are about to crucify St. Peter for his Christian faith and beliefs.

The Holy Trinity, painted on the walls of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, is one of Masaccio’s most famous frescoes. The painting depicts a holy trinity including God, Mary and Jesus beside two patrons, Benedetto and Giovanni di Buonagiunta. Set against an architectural space and colossal figures, Masaccio’s realistic depiction of light in the painting …

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“The Trinity” is an artwork created by Masaccio between 1427 and 1428. This fresco stands as a notable piece of early Renaissance art and is found in the Santa Maria Novella in Florence. Masaccio utilized the medium of fresco to achieve this work, which measures 21 feet 10 and a half inches by 10 feet …

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Mary Cassatt, a prominent American artist in the 19th century, painted Autumn in 1880. The painting is a portrait of her sister, Lydia, who was very ill at the time. Lydia’s sickness is reflected in the painting, which shows a fearful and grave expression on her face. Cassatt was one of only a few women …

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Five O’Clock Tea is a notable painting by Mary Cassatt in the impressionist style. The painting features well-dressed women enjoying their daily routine of tea drinking. One aspect of the painting that defies traditional artistic conventions is how the tea service appears larger in scale than the women. This choice highlights the importance of this …

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Portrait of a Little Girl is an oil painting by Mary Cassatt, an American artist who often depicted children in her artwork. The painting, completed in 1878, features a young girl comfortably seated on a blue armchair with a small Brussels Griffon dog resting in her lap. This painting is now a part of the …

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Martin Johnson Heade’s Newburyport Meadows is a captivating oil on canvas painting that measures 10 1/2 x 22 inches. Created between the years of 1876 and 1881, the painting depicts salt marsh landscapes, an unusual subject that Heade was famous for exploring in his works. Heade remained mostly on the fringes of the Hudson River …

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Marsden Hartley, an American modernist painter known for his engagement with nature and spirituality, painted New Mexico Recollections No.12 in 1922-23 as part of his Southwestern Landscape series. From his Berlin studio, Hartley drew from memory to create this painting – which measures 29 1/4 x 39 3/4 inches and is oil on canvas – …

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The Fish House, New England, 1934 is a painting created by Marsden Hartley during a financially difficult time in his life. The artwork is an oil on academy board, measuring 12 x 24 inches and depicts a beautiful sea view with a fish house in New England. Hartley was inspired by the region’s natural beauty …

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Marsden Hartley’s Carnelian Country is a 1932 Oil Painting Reproduction of the original by BrushWiz.com. Arts lovers can find high-quality artwork with stunning detail, that’ll look great in any setting. Museum Quality Guaranteed with free shipping makes it easier to get fit an aesthetically pleasing decor for home or office. This painting was completed by …

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Markus Lüpertz, a renowned German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and writer, created Griechisches Interieur (Greek Interior) in 1985-86. The painting is an impressive work of art that showcases the unique style of its creator. Lüpertz is recognized for his expressive paintings and sculptures that often feature classic themes such as Greek mythology. Griechisches Interieur depicts …

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Mark Tansey’s 1987 oil painting, “The Bricoleur’s Daughter,” features a young girl exploring a worktable filled with tools and bric-a-brac. The painting challenges the mythology of art history and criticism by critiquing the role of representation in modern art. Tansey’s paintings are characterized by their monochromatic style and photographic precision, which he achieved through a …

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Mark Tansey’s painting “Derrida Queries de Man” (1990) showcases a scene of “ambiguous dance-struggle” taking place between Jacques Derrida and Paul de Man atop a pile of texts. This artwork is considered as part of Tansey’s “theory paintings,” which incorporate references to philosophy and literary theory. The viewer is unable to see the peak of …

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Mark Tansey’s “The Triumph of the New York School” (1984) is a postmodernist painting that depicts the moment when New York replaced Paris as the center of the art world. The artwork is monochromatic, using a subtractive painting process that achieves photographic precision. Tansey’s parents’ influence deeply inspired him to dive into art history, a …

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The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even is a notorious artwork by Marcel Duchamp created between 1915-23. Commonly known as “The Large Glass,” it is one of the artist’s most significant contributions to modern art. The artwork is over 9 feet tall and almost 6 feet wide, divided into two sections: the upper part, …

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Self-Portrait With Seven Fingers is a notable oil painting by Marc Chagall, a Belarusian-French painter. The painting portrays an image of Chagall painting with seven fingers on one hand, creating a reduced version of Of Russia, of Donkeys and Others. This self-portrait marked the first artwork painted by Chagall at the young age of 25. …

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French-Russian artist Marc Chagall created a series of artworks during the early 20th century that featured maternity, including “Maternité” from 1912-1913. Chagall’s approach to art was deeply personal and relied on his inner emotions projected outward onto the canvas. “Maternité,” created during the height of his artistic career, features warm colors and delicate brushwork to …

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Marc Chagall’s Good Samaritan Window design dates back to 1967, after the end of World War II. The etching plates measure 10 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (27.3 x 19.4 cm) with a sheet dimension of 17 7/8 x 15 in. (45.4 x 38.1 cm). Chagall used lines, angles, triangles and squares to create a …

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The Tribe of Levi is a lithograph on Arches paper that was created by the French/Russian artist Marc Chagall in 1964. This masterpiece belongs to the Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem, a limited edition set that was auctioned off in March 2016. Chagall’s Jewish identity and heritage are evident throughout his works …

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Marc Chagall’s The Green Violinist, painted in the years 1923-1924, is a masterpiece of Cubism and Surrealism art movements. The painting depicts an oversized man playing his violin on a roof over many houses. Chagall shows his deep understanding of Jewish heritage and folklore in this work. Chagall interweaves elements from different schools of modern …

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Man Ray, a prominent figure in Surrealist and Dadaist movements, collaborated with Marcel Duchamp to create the photograph Dust Breeding (Elevage De Poussiere) in 1920. The artwork captures the accumulation of dust on Duchamp’s masterpiece The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors, Even. The piece was created during Man Ray’s visit to Duchamp’s Manhattan studio …

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Man Ray’s “Portrait Imaginaire de Sade” is a striking portrayal of the infamous Marquis de Sade. Created in 1938, the painting depicts Sade’s face as translucent, with the Bastille visible in the background. The brick walls of the prison appear to shine through his face, creating an eerie and haunting effect. This portrait was one …

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The Trojan Horse is a painting created by German artist Lovis Corinth in 1924 during the Expressionism period. Corinth was known for his synthesis of Impressionism and Expressionism styles, which reflected in his artworks such as portraits, landscapes, and biblical scenes. In 1911, after suffering a stroke, his style shifted to more expressionistic with the …

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Louis Le Nain’s “The Peasant Meal” is a baroque genre painting completed in Paris, France in 1642. The painting portrays a peasant family enjoying a meal in their humble abode, presenting an atmosphere of domestic festivity. It is considered one of the most significant pieces by Louis and his brothers Antoine and Mathieu – all …

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Lorenzo Lotto’s painting, Christ Taking Leave of his Mother, is a stunning work of art created in 1521. This masterpiece was intended to hang in the household of Domenico Tassi, a prominent patron of Lotto’s art. It depicts the moment when Christ bids farewell to his mother Mary before departing on his journey to Jerusalem …

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The Gates of Paradise is a magnificent artwork by Lorenzo Ghiberti, designed for the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence. They are a pair of gilded bronze doors that serve as the entrance to the east side, facing towards the cathedral itself. Created between 1425 and 1452, this masterpiece features ten richly decorated sculptural panels …

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The Gates of Paradise refer to the east doors of the Baptistery in Florence Cathedral. Created by Lorenzo Ghiberti in the Quattrocento period, they are considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Italian art. Each of the main scenes on the doors is square in shape and depicts various scenes and figures from the Old …

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Leonardo da Vinci was much more than just a painter. He was also an engineer, architect, scientist and geologist. Despite living in the 15th and 16th centuries, his observations about the world were far ahead of his time. For example, he had insights about geology and fossils. Leonardo believed that the Earth was at the …

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Leonardo da Vinci’s The Virgin and Child with St. Anne and the Young St. John the Baptist is an oil painting that dates back to 1501-1519. This unfinished masterpiece features St. Anne, her daughter, the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus holding on to a sacrificial lamb while being watched over by St. John. The …

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The famous painter and polymath, Leonardo Da Vinci, illustrated the book written by Luca Pacioli called De Devina Proportione. One of the illustrations in the book is Duodecendron Abscisus Vacuus, also known as Duodecendron Elevatus Vacuus. This particular illustration showcases a geometric figure made up of twelve square pyramid-shaped figures arranged in a circular pattern. …

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Leonardo Da Vinci, a well-known polymath of the Renaissance era, created the Tetracendron Elevatus Vacuus, a geometric figure consisting of 120 equilateral triangles made from 360 pieces of wood. The figure measures about 17 inches in diameter, but the actual size of Da Vinci’s original remains unknown. This masterpiece was inspired by drawings found in …

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Leonardo da Vinci’s Head of a Warrior, completed in 1504-06, is a red chalk drawing on brownish paper that depicts the bust of a warrior wearing a winged helmet and armor with a lion on the breastplate. This artwork is part of the recurring theme in art, where artists depict warriors, soldiers or heroes. Leonardo …

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Leonardo da Vinci’s Head of a Woman is an unfinished portrayal of a young woman with disheveled hair. This brush drawing with some pigment is similar to other incomplete works by the artist. Known for their incredible sensitivity and intellect, Leonardo da Vinci’s figures are widely regarded as masterpieces. The Head of a Woman painting …

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Head of a Woman (La Scapigliata) is an oil painting on wood by Leonardo da Vinci that was completed in around 1500. This iconic piece of art is housed in the Galleria Nazionale di Parma, Italy and was first mentioned in the House of Gonzaga collection in 1627. It was commissioned by Isabella d’Este, a …

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Attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, Madonna Litta is a painting of the Virgin Mary breastfeeding the Christ child. The figures are depicted in a dark interior with two arched openings, and the painting itself is believed to have been created around 1490-91. This work of art has several noteworthy elements, including the goldfinch held by …

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Leonardo da Vinci, a Renaissance artist and scientist, was known for his anatomical studies. His research included the skeleton and muscles of various parts of the body, which he combined with physiological research. One sequence of eight drawings depicts the muscles in the upper arm and shoulder region, including superficial muscles. These drawings also include …

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La Belle Ferronniere is an exquisite portrait of a lady, often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, completed between 1490-1495. It is considered one of his most accomplished portraits due to its beautiful modeling of the face. The painting’s subject is named after the small piece of headwear she wears, called a “Ferronnière,” which sits centrally …

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Leonardo da Vinci’s self-portrait, created in 1512 using red chalk, is considered the only surviving self-portrait completed by the artist. The painting depicts an elderly man with long, wavy hair and beard and measures 33.3 x 21.3 cm. This interpretation of Leonardo as a polymath or “Renaissance Man” during the last years of his life …

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Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian polymath renowned for his contributions to art and science, closely studied the movements and pupils of cats. He believed that even the smallest feline was a masterpiece of nature. His observations of cat anatomy were part of his broader interest in the study of mechanics, anatomy, and nature. In addition …

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The Dreyfus Madonna is a painting believed to be created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1469-1471. It portrays a young woman and infant widely understood to represent the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. In the painting, the woman holds a pomegranate, which symbolizes fertility. Interesting claims suggest that Leonardo’s knowledge on the anatomy and physiology …

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The Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert is well known for his eerie and enigmatic works, which explore a grey area between reality and dream. Spanning a variety of mediums ranging from painting to printmaking, the artist’s works find beauty in the darkness. The intense blue-green tones often become almost abstract in their weird intensity. Sum from …

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In 1920, Lawren Harris painted “Beaver Swamp” on a trip to Algoma, Ontario. The painting features a swamp with an extraordinary sunset sky and trees that have been stylized to fit the Canadian north. Harris created several oil sketches during his trips to Algoma, but few were transformed into more prominent paintings. Despite this, “Beaver …

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Lawren Harris, a famous Canadian artist, produced numerous paintings of landscapes in the Lake Superior region, which were influenced by his frequent travels to the area with fellow artists. He sought to capture spiritual beauty and sacredness in his paintings instead of realism. One of his most remarkable works is “North Shore, Lake Superior,” which …

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Lawren Harris completed the oil painting “Lighthouse, Father Point” in 1930. This piece represented a lighthouse located near Rimouski, Quebec, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. A member of Canada’s Group of Seven art movement, Harris was an innovator of Canadian landscape painting. In this picture, Harris idealized and meticulously delineated the structure …

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Merz Blauer Vogel (Blue Bird), created by Kurt Schwitters in 1922, is a vibrant example of the Dada style of art. The medium used for this collage is paper, measuring 8 x 7 inches, and it is currently located in Beverly Hills, California. This piece was created as part of Mr. and Mrs. Murray A. …

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Le Coquelicot or “The Corn Poppy” is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Kees Van Dongen in 1919. Currently, the original piece is housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas. Van Dongen, a Dutch-French artist, gained recognition for his sensational artwork characterized by almond-eyed women and images of the bourgeois leisure class. His …

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Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock print “The Waterfall Where Yoshitsune Washed His Horse at Yoshino in Yamato Province” is a vertical ōban art piece from the Edo period (1615-1868). It depicts a famous Japanese legend where the warrior General Minamoto no Yoshitsune washed his steed while hiding from the enemy in the highlands surrounding the waterfall. The …

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Thunderstorm Beneath the Summit is one of Katsushika Hokusai’s most celebrated works, known for its striking and dramatic portrayal of a thunderstorm breaking beneath the summit of Mount Fuji. The piece contrasts the dark and stormy skies below with bright, cloudy skies above, creating a stunning visual effect. As with many of Hokusai’s works, Thunderstorm …

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Kasimir Malevich’s Self-Portrait in Two Dimensions is a painting that embodies the principles of Suprematism, which was pioneered by Malevich himself. Completed in 1915, it features basic geometric shapes and lines on a white background. This artwork is considered an example of “new realism” where meaning is derived from pure form alone. Malevich believed that …

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Kasimir Malevich was a revolutionary figure in the art world and the creator of Suprematism, an avant-garde movement that placed emphasis on pure feeling and perception over realistic representation. This non-objective art form disregarded traditional painting styles, using a limited range of colors and geometric shapes instead. The pinnacle of Malevich’s Suprematist work was his …

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Suprematism is an abstract art style developed by Kasimir Malevich around 1915. The movement emphasizes the use of geometric shapes and colors in simple compositions against a white background. The name “Suprematism” reflects Malevich’s belief that this form of art represented a higher or more superior reality than traditional forms of art. One of the …

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In 1915, Russian painter Kasimir Malevich abandoned figurative forms and introduced a new mode of abstract painting – Suprematism. The movement aimed to revolutionize traditional representation by embracing geometric abstraction and an autonomous visual language of “pure artistic feeling.” Malevich’s paintings were characterized by basic shapes floating against white backgrounds, devoid of reference to the …

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Supremus No. 56 is a painting by the renowned artist Kazimir Malevich, created in 1916 using oil on canvas. It is part of the Suprematism art form, which focuses on geometric shapes and lines to convey meaning. This artwork measures 80.5×71 cm and can be found in the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg. Malevich’s …

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