Théodore Duret was a French journalist, author and art critic. He was one of the first advocates of Courbet, Manet, and the Impressionists. One of his best known works is Critique d'Avant Garde which was written in support of the Impressionist movement. He also served as collecting advisor and buying agent for American art collector Louisine Havemeyer.
- Occupation
- journalist, art historian, writer, art collector
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
- January 20, 1838
- Died
- January 16, 1927
