Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse artworks worth millions of euros stolen in Italy
Artworks worth several million euros have been stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Italy, in the province of Parma, including not only Renoir's "Fish" but also works by Cezanne and Matisse.
TL;DR
- Three valuable paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Parma, Italy.
- The stolen artworks include Renoir's "Fish" (1917), Cezanne's "Still Life with Cherries" (1890), and Matisse's "Odalisque (Harem Girl) on the Terrace" (1922).
- The theft occurred between the nights of March 22nd and 23rd, with thieves forcing entry into the villa.
- The Carabinieri of Parma and the unit for the protection of cultural heritage are investigating the crime, reviewing surveillance footage.
- The Magnani Rocca Foundation is a significant Italian art institution housing a diverse collection from artists like Titian, Dürer, Rubens, Goya, Canova, Monet, Morandi, and others.