The Art Thief 2 of 10 – Breitwieser’s Muse

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Cover of The Art Thief by Michael Finkel, featuring a painting of a reclining person in 18th-century attire. Subtitles emphasize themes of love, crime, and obsession.

We learn about the unhealthy, irrational, and reckless relationship between Stéphane Breitwieser and his muse, Anne-Catherine. At 22 years old, they commit their first theft together — a silver-inlaid flintlock pistol.

Episode Credits

  • Bruce Bradley Host
  • Michele Good Technical Director

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