Rose Valland

Rose Valland was a pioneering French historian and museum curator who played a crucial role during World War II. She secretly organized efforts to recover and protect thousands of artworks stolen by the Nazis from France. Using her expert knowledge of the Louvre and her intelligence, she gathered detailed information on the locations and movements of the stolen art. Her courageous work helped reunite many pieces with their rightful owners after the war. Valland’s efforts are now recognized as vital contributions to art history, preservation, and the fight against cultural looting during a tumultuous period.