Paul Durand-Ruel's Legacy as Patron of Impressionism
Paul Durand-Ruel (1831-1922) was a pivotal art dealer whose unwavering support sustained the Impressionist movement. Monet acknowledged that without Durand-Ruel, the Impressionists might have starved. Inheriting his parents' gallery, Durand-Ruel championed not only the Barbizon School but also artists like Delacroix and Courbet. His fervent advocacy for the artists he represented remains admirable. The article appears in artpress issue 419 from February 2015, spanning pages 84-85.
Key facts
- Paul Durand-Ruel lived from 1831 to 1922.
- He was an art dealer who supported Impressionist artists.
- Claude Monet credited Durand-Ruel with preventing the Impressionists from starving.
- Durand-Ruel inherited his parents' gallery.
- He championed the Barbizon School.
- He also supported artists like Eugène Delacroix and Gustave Courbet.
- The article was published in artpress issue 419 in February 2015.
- The article spans pages 84-85.
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Artists
- Paul Durand-Ruel
- Claude Monet
- Eugène Delacroix
- Gustave Courbet
Institutions
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