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Sky Arte documentary traces Renoir masterpiece's troubled history

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-27

A documentary airing on Sky Arte on Thursday, July 15, explores the turbulent story behind Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 'La bambina con il nastro blu' (Little Girl with Blue Ribbon), a masterpiece now part of the Emil Bührle Collection. The painting's fate became intertwined with that of its model, Irène Cahen d'Anvers, and a dark chapter of recent history. The documentary delves into the artwork's journey, highlighting how its beauty contrasts with the dramatic events surrounding it. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Documentary airs on Sky Arte on Thursday, July 15.
  • Focuses on Renoir's 'La bambina con il nastro blu'.
  • Painting is part of the Emil Bührle Collection.
  • Model was Irène Cahen d'Anvers.
  • Story linked to a dark chapter of recent history.
  • Sky Arte site powered by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • Irène Cahen d'Anvers

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Emil Bührle Collection
  • Artribune

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