Quote by Edouard Manet

There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one against another.

There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one agai

Summary

This quote implies that nature does not have distinct boundaries or divisions, but rather presents a continuous blending of different colors and shades. It suggests that nature is a harmonious composition of contrasting hues that seamlessly flow into one another, instead of being constrained by linear separations. By highlighting the absence of lines, the quote challenges conventional notions of structure and compartmentalization in nature, encouraging a perception of interconnectedness and fluidity within the natural world.

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Nature

By Edouard Manet

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