Discovering Impressionism: the life and times of Paul Durand-Ruel

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Introduction: When he reached the other side of the bridge, the phantoms flocked to meet him ... -- That day, there was a true artist in front of the easel, and another one facing him -- 1910 -- When paintings were sent out to board ... -- 1831-1856 -- You can only speak fittingly of painting when there is a painting before your eyes -- 1856-1871 -- "This rash tendency to gather up anything beautiful I come across ..." -- 1871-1885 -- Only the artist need live in fear of no longer being misunderstood -- 1885-1892 -- The Le Notre of the Paris art world -- 1892-1922.