Vandals in the Musee d'Orsay Break-In Detained


	Vandals in the Musee d'Orsay Break-In Detained

merrie

10-9-2007 6:20 PM

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musee d'orsay, monet, masterpiece, vandals, break-in, security

merrie says:

The canvas was ripped over at least 10 centimetres, according to the culture ministry.

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