Théodore Duret, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Théodore Duret

French journalist, author and art critic

Date of Birth: 20-Jan-1838

Place of Birth: Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Date of Death: 16-Jan-1927

Profession: writer, art historian, journalist, art collector

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Théodore Duret (20 January 1838, Saintes – 16 January 1927, Paris) was a French journalist, author and art critic.
He was one of the first advocates of Courbet, Manet, and the Impressionists.
One of his best known works is Critique d'Avant Garde (Paris, 1885) which was written in support of the Impressionist movement.
He also served as collecting advisor and buying agent for American art collector Louisine Havemeyer.



Alternative names	Edouard Manet; Manet
Description	French painter, illustrator and lithographer
Date of birth/death	23 January 1832	30 April 1883
Location of birth/death	Paris	8th arrondissement of Paris
Work location	Paris
Authority control	: Q40599 VIAF: 97379936 ISNI: 0000 0001 2144 651X ULAN: 500010363 LCCN: n79043160 NLA: 35961447 WorldCat