Young man,' Porbus said, seeing Poussin stare open-mouthed at a picture, 'Don't look at the canvas too long, it will drive you to despair.
Honore de BalzacAbout author
- Author's profession: Novelist
- Nationality: french
- Born: May 20, 1799
- Died: August 18, 1850
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