9 October

Born in 1874 – Nicholas Roerich, Russian painter and archaeologist.

Above: And We Are Opening the Gates, 1922 and Banners of the East, 1925

Also, born in 1835, French composer and conductor Camille Saint-Saëns, who said:

The artist who does not feel completely satisfied by elegant lines, by harmonious colors, and by a beautiful succession of chords does not understand the art of music.

and

One must practice slowly, then more slowly, and finally slowly.