the moon and sixpence(月球和六便士)-第32章
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originality。 Now that I have seen many of them again and the rest are
familiar to me in reproductions; I am astonished that at first sight I was
bitterly disappointed。 I felt nothing of the peculiar thrill which it is the
property of art to give。 The impression that Strickland's pictures gave me
was disconcerting; and the fact remains; always to reproach me; that I
never even thought of buying any。 I missed a wonderful chance。 Most of
them have found their way into museums; and the rest are the treasured
possessions of wealthy amateurs。 I try to find excuses for myself。 I
think that my taste is good; but I am conscious that it has no originality。 I
know very little about painting; and I wander along trails that others have
blazed for me。 At that time I had the greatest admiration for the
impressionists。 I longed to possess a Sisley and a Degas; and I
worshipped Manet。 His seemed to me the greatest picture of
modern times; and