Paul Durand-Ruel
1831–1922 (age 91)
Biography
Paul Durand-Ruel was a pioneering French art dealer whose vision and business acumen transformed the art market of the 19th century. He championed Impressionist and modern artists, providing crucial support and patronage that helped establish their place in art history.
Durand-Ruel's influential career in art dealing spanned over six decades, concluding with his death in 1922 at the age of 91. He was interred in the Cimetière de Montmartre, Division 9, a testament to his enduring significance in the world of art.