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In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing Cow

A family is vying for the return of a painting it thought was by Rubens. But an expert says it’s a copy because it does not include the artist’s depiction of a peeing cow.

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In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing CowA family is vying for the return of a painting it thought was by Rubens. But an expert says it’s a copy because it does not include the artist’s depiction of a peeing cow.
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