Man Ray, i. e. Emmanuel Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Autograph manuscript (fragment?).

N. p. o. d.

Large 8vo. 2 pp. In pencil.

 2.500,00

"It is the nature of human esthetics to associate bright colors with gaeity [!], optimism, and all that is pleasant in life. In nature itself, these bright colors also exist but do not necessarily express the same idea as for men. The wings of a butterfly, the plunge of a bird may attract a mate, and at the same time an enemy. Prolific nature is not consistent in its details, however rigorous her general laws may be; she can afford contradictious inconsistencies wastefulness. But her goal is never estheticism. (Color is tragic) This tremendous effort with such miserable results. Almost no effort. Then an easy masterpiece. / An age in which size + weight dominate / Bever heard of anything being criticized for dying...".

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