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I know that my paintings declare absolutely everything. Nothing is hidden whatsoever.
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The speaker presents the paintings as completely open and self-explanatory. “Declare absolutely everything” means they communicate all that needs to be expressed, while “Nothing is hidden whatsoever” leaves no room for concealed meaning or withheld information.
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- The Morgan Library & Museum
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- Official Statement
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