The work , entitled `` La Coiffeuse '' ( `` The Hairdresser '' ) , was discovered missing in 2001 . Painting was discovered to be missing in 2001 . The painting is now on display at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC and has been described as one of the most important works by a female artist from that time period. It will be returned to the government of France .
Painting was discovered to be missing in 2001 . The painting is now on display at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC and has been described as one of the most important works by a female artist from that time period. It will be returned to the government of France .