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The Boston Raphael: A Mysterious Painting, an Embattled Museum in an Era of Change & a Daughter's Search for the Truth

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  • 12 hours of reading

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Set against the backdrop of the 1969 centennial celebrations of the Boston MFA, the narrative follows museum director Perry T. Rathbone as he navigates a complex web of intrigue surrounding the acquisition of a mysterious painting attributed to Raphael. As an Italian art sleuth questions the painting's legitimacy and ownership, a fierce debate over its authenticity ensues. The story, revealed by Rathbone's daughter, explores the intersection of art, media sensation, and the tumultuous challenges of the Sixties, providing a unique insight into a pivotal moment in art history.

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The Boston Raphael: A Mysterious Painting, an Embattled Museum in an Era of Change & a Daughter's Search for the Truth, Belinda Rathbone

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2014
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