Paul Durand-Ruel
French art dealer (1831–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Durand-Ruel (French pronunciation: [pɔl dyʁɑ̃ ʁɥɛl]; 31 October 1831, Paris – 5 February 1922, Paris) was a French art dealer associated with the Impressionists and the Barbizon School.[1] Being the first to support artists such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, he is known for his innovations in modernizing art markets, and is generally considered to be the most important art dealer of the 19th century. An ambitious entrepreneur, Durand-Ruel cultivated international interest in French artists by establishing art galleries and exhibitions in London, New York, Berlin, Brussels, among other places.[2] Additionally, he played a role in the decentralization of art markets in France, which prior to the mid-19th century was monopolized by the Salon system.
Paul Durand-Ruel | |
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 Portrait of Paul Durand-Ruel, Pierre-Auguste Renoir c. 1910 | |
| Born | 31 October 1831 Paris, France |
| Died | 5 February 1922 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Art Dealing, Impressionist Movement, Modern Art Markets |