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Beauty, Rarity, History: The M.S. Rau Blog

Founded in 1912, M.S. Rau is one of North America’s most respected galleries supported by a team of experts who ensure each piece is vetted for quality and authenticity. A commitment to quality and beauty underpins each of the gallery’s acquisitions; it is a commitment that allows Rau to present only the most exceptional in fine art, antiques and jewels.

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With its luminous palette and feathery brushstrokes, "Le Gué aux Cinq Vaches" is exemplary of Corot's mature style. Oil on canvas. Signed "Corot", circa 1865

The Landscapes of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

  • June 13th, 2017 10:56

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot is regarded by many as the most important landscape artist of the 19th century. Though he ...

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This incredible portrait was commissioned as a Royal gift from Princess Charlotte to her lady-in-waiting, Lady Barbara Ponsonby.

Power and Majesty: Sir Edwin Henry Landseer's Royal Equine Portrait

  • April 22nd, 2017 10:02

Strength. Agility. Elegance. No other animal has shaped the course of history like the horse. Domesticated ...

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Folk Dancers by Jacques Martin-Ferrières. The artist's inimitable technique, rich with swift and short brushstrokes of opaque color, reveals the strong influence of his father, Henri Martin, and the legendary Post-Impressionist generation before him.

More Than a Name: The Paintings of Jacques Martin-Ferrières

  • April 7th, 2017 15:14

The paintings of Jacques Martin-Ferrières (1893-1972), abounding with exuberance and skill, stand as brilliantly-hued ...

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This exquisite composition entitled "Doge's Palace" by Antoine Bouvard details a golden view of Doge's Palace. His virtuosity and lively brushwork are striking in this luminous oil on canvas

Bathed in Sunlight: The Venetian Paintings of Antoine Bouvard

  • March 27th, 2017 08:29

Bursting forth with inimitable warmth, brilliance and adoration of subject, the paintings of French artist Antoine ...

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Set against a serene seascape, the woman in this work, entitled September, exemplifies the elegance of Cassigneul's work.

Art of Inspiration: The Paintings of Jean-Pierre Cassigneul

  • February 3rd, 2017 16:25

Vibrant, evocative and captivating, the works of contemporary French artist Jean-Pierre Cassigneul arouse the senses ...

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This exquisite garden scene places Blanche Hoschedé-Monet's mastery of the Impressionist aesthetic on full display.

The Forgotten Virtuoso: Blanche Hoschedé-Monet

  • January 13th, 2017 12:47

With a glorious oeuvre that radiates with the influence of her mentor, step-father and father-in-law Claude Monet, ...

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