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1860 - Diogenes

by Jean-Leon Gerome

"Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good
and get the fewest rewards."—Diogenes


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Cemil Gursen28-Nov-2016 06:22
Sinop (Turkey) was hometown of Diogenes. Artist even depict the surrounding defensive walls of the city and the light house at the BG which are still standing today. V
Konrad Busslinger30-Oct-2015 21:49
The dogs are interested to the man. Nice painting.