Fred Darge Paintings

German, 1900-1978

Biography Fred Darge (1900-1978) Friedrich Ernst Darge Born: March 1, 1900, Rendsburg, Germany Died: April 10, 1978, Dallas, Texas Entered the U.S.; Jan. 14, 1923, at Port Arthur, Texas. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago from where he graduated. While in Chicago he painted and made model sail boats, an interest he acquired in the German Merchant Marine at the age of 16. He also married, became a father, and managed a painting trip throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas with his wife and son. By July of 1933 he had separated from his wife and son in Chicago and had settled in San Antonio, Texas as a starving artist. In September 1935 he moved to Dallas where he finished his paintings during the winter months and spent the summers painting on the ranches in West Texas and New Mexico. He entered the Army on Nov. 11, 1942, served in the south Pacific and was honorably discharged on March 22, 1944. He went to work in the defense industry for North American Aviation as a technical illustrator until the wars end. Back in Dallas, Fred bought a WWII ambulance and converted it to an artist's studio-van and spent the years from 1946 to 1978 traveling and painting throughout Texas and New Mexico, returning to Dallas to finish his paintings, carve, build and sail his model boats. His later years were spent at his studio adjacent to the Dallas Art Association where he also acted as an instructor. His paintings have been exhibited in Chicago, New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, Taos, and Sante Fe. A photo of Mae West looking at Fred's Self-portrait was published in the "Dallas News" 5-6-'39. She was concluding an engagement at the Majestic Theater in Dallas and between shows previewed his exhibition. An extensive biographical article is in the "Dallas News" of 2-23-47 and also on 3-16-41

Artist: Fred Darge

Fred DargeGreen, Yellow, and Blue Abstract Impressionist Western Desert Landscape, Mid-20th Century

$3,750

Green, Yellow, and Blue Abstract Impressionist Western Desert Landscape

Located in Houston, TX

Green, yellow, and blue abstract impressionist Western landscape by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts an arid desert with a huge desert sage bush against a mountainous landscape with overcast clouds. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Fred DargeFRED DARGE 1900-1978. TEXAS LANDSCAPE "AUTUMN" 1940s DARGE FRAME, 1940s

$2,200

FRED DARGE 1900-1978. TEXAS LANDSCAPE "AUTUMN" 1940s DARGE FRAME

Located in San Antonio, TX

Fred Darge (1900-1978) Dallas Image Size: 9 x 12 Frame Size: 17 x 20 Fred Darge Made Frame Medium: Oil on Canvas board signed Autum (Autumn) Biography Fred Darge (1900-1978) Friedri...

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1940s Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil

Fred Darge"APPROCHING STORM" WESTERN FRAMED 27.5 X 33.5, 20th Century

$14,500

"APPROCHING STORM" WESTERN FRAMED 27.5 X 33.5

Located in San Antonio, TX

Fred Darge (1900-1978) Dallas Image Size: 18 x 24 Frame Size: 27.5 x 33.5 Medium: Oil on Board "Approaching Storm" Biography Fred Darge (1900-1978) Friedrich Ernst Darge Born: March ...

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20th Century Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil

Fred Darge"Study of Crickets" Green and Brown Abstract Watercolor Illustration of Crickets, Mid-20th Century

$2,070

"Study of Crickets" Green and Brown Abstract Watercolor Illustration of Crickets

Located in Houston, TX

Warm-toned abstract illustrations of a study of crickets by German artist, Fred Darge. This painting depicts three varieties of crickets. Signed (monogram) by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago (1925-27, 1929) and at the Arts Students League in New York. While in Chicago, Darge painted, made model sail boats...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Fred DargeFRED DARGE 1900-1978. TEXAS LANDSCAPE "FALL" 1940s DARGE FRAME, 1940s

$2,200

FRED DARGE 1900-1978. TEXAS LANDSCAPE "FALL" 1940s DARGE FRAME

Located in San Antonio, TX

Fred Darge (1900-1978) Dallas Image Size: 9 x 12 Frame Size: 17 x 20 Fred Darge Made Frame Medium: Oil on Canvas board signed Autum (Autumn) Biography Fred Darge (1900-1978) Friedri...

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1940s Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil

Fred DargeBlue, Red, and Brown Abstract Impressionist Painting of a Cowboy on a Horse, Mid-20th Century

$1,250

Blue, Red, and Brown Abstract Impressionist Painting of a Cowboy on a Horse

Located in Houston, TX

Blue, red, and brown abstract impressionist painting by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a cowboy wearing a blue shirt and a red hat as he sits on a brown riding horse. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unstretched and unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fred Darge"Cow and Calf" Brown and White Abstract Impressionist Painting of Cows, Mid-20th Century

$3,750

"Cow and Calf" Brown and White Abstract Impressionist Painting of Cows

Located in Houston, TX

Brown and white abstract impressionist animal painting by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a brown and white cow and a calf walking on arid soil. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unstretched and unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fred Darge"Down By The Rio Grande" Texas Cowboy Western Dallas Artist Fred Darge 1900-1978, Circa 1940s

$18,500

"Down By The Rio Grande" Texas Cowboy Western Dallas Artist Fred Darge 1900-1978

Located in San Antonio, TX

Fred Darge (1900-1978) Dallas Image Size: 24 x 30 Frame Size: 32 x 38 Medium: Oil, "Down By The Rio Grande" Biography Fred Darge (1900-1978) Friedrich Ernst Darge Born: March 1 1900 Rendsburg, Germany Died: April 10 1978 Dallas, Texas Entered the U.S. ; Jan. 14 1923 at Port Arthur, Texas. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago from where he graduated. While in Chicago he painted and made model sail boats...

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1940s Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil

Stephen KinderEbbing Tide, Abstract Seascape, Original Landscape Painting, Framed Artwork, 2019

$809

H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in

Ebbing Tide, Abstract Seascape, Original Landscape Painting, Framed Artwork

Located in Deddington, GB

Ebbing tide is an original landscape painting by Stephen KInder. This painting was completed on location in the late summer of 2019. The painting was completed on West Wittering...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil, Board

Charles Wyatt WarrenOil Painting of River Bank with Silver Birch Trees and Misty Hills & Mountains, 1970 Circa

$6,530Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 41 in D 3 in

Oil Painting of River Bank with Silver Birch Trees and Misty Hills & Mountains

By Charles Wyatt Warren

Located in Preston, GB

Oil Painting of River Bank with Silver Birch Trees and Misty Hills & Mountains by British Artist Charles Wyatt Warren (1908-1993) Art measure...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil, Board

Rupert AkerStinchcombe Hill, Rupert Aker, Landscape Painting, Textured Art, Oil Painting, 2022

$329

H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

Stinchcombe Hill, Rupert Aker, Landscape Painting, Textured Art, Oil Painting

By Rupert Aker

Located in Deddington, GB

Stinchcombe Hill by Rupert Aker [2022] View along the Cotswold escarpment from Stinchcombe Hill Additional information: Original Oil on board Image size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm Complete...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil, Board

Ellen HartSolar Dazzle, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Reflection Series of Water &Glass, 2022

$4,800

H 44 in W 44 in D 1 in

Solar Dazzle, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Reflection Series of Water &Glass

By Ellen Hart

Located in Houston, TX

Celadon Sea Celadon Sea is part of C. Ellen Hart’s Reflection Series. The works feature reflections found on the surfaces of water and glass. She seeks out images that commonly ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mougenot NatalyaAbstract Impressionist oil painting on cardboard "Blossoms of the almond tree", 2025

$298Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.15 in W 13 in D 0.16 in

Abstract Impressionist oil painting on cardboard "Blossoms of the almond tree"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This contemporary floral expressionist piece with a touch of impressionism was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and belongs to her evocative series dedicated to the beauty o...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Clyde Steadman"Sheepish" Oil Painting, 2022

$2,450

H 24 in W 24 in

"Sheepish" Oil Painting

By Clyde Steadman

Located in Denver, CO

Clyde Steadman's "Sheepish" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto painting of a sheep gathered on a green hillside.

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2010s American Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Large Original Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Horse, 1990

$2,500

H 60 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

Large Original Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Horse

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning large scale abstract expressionist horse's head/eye, circa 1990. Unsigned. Unframed. Size: 60"H x 60"W x 1.5.

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1990s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Christopher Willett 1"Grand Central New York" Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting on Board Framed, 20th Century

$1,200

H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 0.5 in

"Grand Central New York" Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting on Board Framed

By Christopher Willett 1

Located in New York, NY

A charming Impressionist scene depicting Grand Central Station in New York City. This piece is executed in an intimate yet energetic manner. Christopher is known for capturing the be...

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20th Century American Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil, Board

Svitlana BrazhnikovaThe Foundation, 2026

$1,056

H 43.31 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

The Foundation

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 110×97 cm (overall size with stretching 120×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled the series "The Inviolable Reserve" Painting "The Foundation" is ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Yves Calméjane"The Fierce Seasons", Bold Fauvist Autumn Landscape Oil on Canvas, 2023

$3,376

H 38.19 in W 51.19 in

"The Fierce Seasons", Bold Fauvist Autumn Landscape Oil on Canvas

By Yves Calméjane

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This artwork draws the viewer down a winding country track flanked by shrubs and trees ablaze in the full drama of autumn. The rutted path, catching a pale glint of light, curves bac...

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2010s Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Angela WakefieldThe Shambles in York City England Medieval Street Framed, Acrylic on Board, 2007, 2007

$16,464

H 31.25 in W 31.25 in D 2.5 in

The Shambles in York City England Medieval Street Framed, Acrylic on Board, 2007

By Angela Wakefield

Located in Preston, GB

The Shambles in York City England Medieval Street Framed, Acrylic on Board, 2007 - a rare early work by leading British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This colourful & energe...

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Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board

Svitlana BrazhnikovaBird Bazaar in My Head, 2026

$1,056

H 43.31 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Bird Bazaar in My Head

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 110×97 cm (overall size with stretching 120×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled the series "The Inviolable Reserve" The painting serves as a powe...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Fred Darge"The Window" Chisos Mountain, Homer Wilson Ranch, Big Bend Country' Date 1940, 1940

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H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in

"The Window" Chisos Mountain, Homer Wilson Ranch, Big Bend Country' Date 1940

Located in San Antonio, TX

Fred Darge (1900-1978) Dallas Image Size: 3 x 4 Frame Size: 10 x 12 Medium: Oil 1940 "The Window" Chisos Mountain, Homer Wilson Ranch, Big Bend Country Biography Fred Darge (1900-197...

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20th Century Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Oil

Fred DargeBlue, Green, and Tan Shore With Boat Wreck and Mountains Landscape, Mid-20th Century

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H 9 in W 12 in D 0.02 in

Blue, Green, and Tan Shore With Boat Wreck and Mountains Landscape

Located in Houston, TX

Blue, green, and tan abstract impressionist landscape by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a boat wreck on the shore against a mountain landscape. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Fred DargeBlack, Tan, Red, and Sky Blue Abstract Impressionist Painting of a Vulture, Mid-20th Century

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H 4.38 in W 4.88 in D 0.01 in

Black, Tan, Red, and Sky Blue Abstract Impressionist Painting of a Vulture

Located in Houston, TX

Black, tan, red, and sky blue abstract impressionist animal painting by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a large vulture in a desert perched on a rock. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unstretched and unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fred Darge“Afternoon Shadows” Goose Island State Park, TX Green Toned Landscape, Mid-20th Century

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H 9 in W 12 in D 0.02 in

“Afternoon Shadows” Goose Island State Park, TX Green Toned Landscape

Located in Houston, TX

Cool pastel-toned abstract impressionist desert landscape by German artist Fred Darge. This painting depicts an afternoon landscape scene featuring Oak trees at Goose Island State Park, TX. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago (1925-27, 1929) and at the Arts Students League in New York. While in Chicago, Darge painted, made model sail boats...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Fred Darge“Going to Work (Arroyo Seco, New Mexico)” Warm-Toned Abstract Morning Scene, Mid-20th Century

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H 12 in W 16 in D 0.02 in

“Going to Work (Arroyo Seco, New Mexico)” Warm-Toned Abstract Morning Scene

Located in Houston, TX

Pastel-toned abstract impressionist desert landscape by German artist Fred Darge. This painting depicts a morning pastoral scene with a chapel and...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fred Darge"Early Morning" Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma Desert Landscape, Mid-20th Century

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H 8 in W 10 in D 0.02 in

"Early Morning" Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma Desert Landscape

Located in Houston, TX

Pastel-toned abstract impressionist desert landscape by German artist Fred Darge. This painting depicts a Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, a desert ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fred Darge"Early Morning" Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma Desert Landscape, Mid-20th Century

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H 12.5 in W 17 in D 0.02 in

"Early Morning" Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma Desert Landscape

Located in Houston, TX

Pastel-toned abstract impressionist desert landscape by German artist Fred Darge. This painting depicts a Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, a desert ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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