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The problem to be solved by this brilliantly endowed artist just twenty-six how many a historic parallel does it recall! What three words can convey so much pathos, heroism and generosity as "il gran riffiuto?" the great renunciation. Does the French language contain a more touching record than that of the great Navarre's farewell to his Huguenot brethren?
Those who, like myself, have times without number contemplated the master's opus magnum in the Louvre, and have studied his art as represented in the provincial museums, will quit the Musee Ingres with mixed feelings. It must occur to many that, perhaps, after all, il gran riffiuto of opposite kind might have better served art and the artist's fame.
After cruellest heart-searching and prolonged self-reproach, il gran riffiuto was made, youthful passion, worldly advantages and plighted faith were cast to the winds. Henceforth he would live for his palette only, defying poverty, detraction and fiercely antagonistic opinion; if failing in allegiance to others, at least remaining staunch to his first, best, highest self, his genius.
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