Paul Cassirer
German art dealer
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Paul Cassirer was a German art dealer based in Berlin, which became a prominent center for cutting-edge art in the 1890s. He played a crucial role in promoting artists like Paul Cézanne and rehabilitating the reputation of Vincent van Gogh. Cassirer's work was instrumental in the spread of Impressionism into Germany, forging an alliance with the French dealer Paul Durand-Ruel. His efforts helped establish Berlin as a significant hub for contemporary art and avant-garde movements.1
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