Rose Valland
This goo was worth a point in January 2023.
publication date: Friday, December 30, 2022 (part of January 2023)
category: 
Humanitarianism
clue: She rescued works by Braque, Cézanne, Degas, Dufy, Gauguin, Modigliani, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec and Utrillo, but the only painting of her is on a postage stamp.
explanation: Valland was an art historian who risked her life by working with the French Resistance to prevent Nazi soldiers from removing priceless works of art from the country. She received numerous commendations for her work, including a posthumous appearance on a 2018 stamp. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates
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