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James Whistler's "Nocturne in Black and Gold: Falling Rocket," 1875. John Ruskin accused Whistler of "flinging a pot of paint in the public's face" when the work was unveiled. Rather, this dark but gorgeous painting says, "The light shines in darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. "

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