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Source: NPR "Day to Day"

Roundup

11-3-06

Painting stolen during WWII returned to France [audio 5min]

The National Gallery of Canada has been investigating art works with unclear histories. Thanks to meticulous Nazi bookkeeping of art stolen during World War II, a French painting in their collection was traced to its rightful owners in France. Report by Genevieve Oger.

Read entire article at NPR "Day to Day"