Renoir's invitation to a party
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The vividness of the characters in Pierre Auguste Renoir's 'Luncheon of the Boating Party' painting may be the result of Renoir's feelings towards his models. The models are composed of Renoir's friends and acquaintances, many of whom are identified in the article.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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The case of the fake Renoir
Article Abstract:
Bill Martin, a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, was instrumental in arresting Frank De Marigny, an art dealer selling a forged Renoir. The painting was a quality photographic reproduction affixed to an old canvas.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
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The case of the fake Renoir
Article Abstract:
Detective Bill Martin of the Los Angeles Police Department specializes in art theft cases. In 1989, he effected the arrest of Frank De Marigny, a fake art dealer peddling a bogus Renoir.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1992
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