"Rembrandt was also fond of this subject from the story of Tobias [and the Angel of which he painted various scenes in an informal style, which recalls a little the peasant-like style of M. Millet.. ..For two centuries, the exclusive amateurs of the grand Italian style have always manhandled Rembrandt, which have not prevented him from making inroads in the museums.. ..of Europe, This should console the realists [a. o. Millet a bit fort the current injustices and give them some hope for the future."
January 1, 1970
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