Russian-born french artist (1887–1985).
Born July 7th, 1887 in Liozna. [ref]
Died March 28th, 1985 at 97 years old in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche