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218:. The grave lies on the southern boundary wall of the main cemetery. Although Cadell failed to make much income from his paintings it would be wholly wrong (as some claim) to say he died "in poverty". As his houses reflect, he was from a very wealthy family, and it is more correct to say he was largely financially supported by his family.
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President did not respond and left the room quickly. A fellow student asked Cadell how he had known that Michelangelo was left-handed. Cadell confessed "I didn't know but nor did the president."
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tried to stop him painting with his left hand because "No artist ever became great who did so." Cadell swiftly replied "Sir and did not the great
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