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Théodore Duret
French journalist, author and art critic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Théodore Duret (20 January 1838 – 16 January 1927) was a French journalist, author and art critic. He was one of the first advocates of Courbet, Manet, and the Impressionists. One of his best known works is Critique d'Avant Garde (Paris, 1885)[1] which was written in support of the Impressionist movement. He also served as collecting advisor and buying agent for American art collector Louisine Havemeyer.[2]
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![]() Édouard Manet:, Portrait of Théodore Duret, 1868 | |
Born | 20 January 1838 (1838-01-20) |
Died | 16 January 1927(1927-01-16) (aged 88) |
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