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Ambroise Vollard | |
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 Vollard, in front of Picasso's Evocación. El entierro de Casagemas | |
| Born | 3 July 1866 Saint-Denis, Réunion |
| Died | 21 July 1939 (aged 73) Versailles, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Art dealer |
Ambroise Vollard (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃bʁwaz vɔlaʁ]; 3 July 1866 – 21 July 1939) was a French art dealer who is regarded as one of the most important dealers in French contemporary art at the beginning of the twentieth century. He is credited with being a major supporter and champion of the contemporary artists of his period, providing exposure and emotional support to numerous then-unknown artists, including Paul Cézanne,[1] Aristide Maillol, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Louis Valtat, Pablo Picasso,[1] André Derain, Georges Rouault, Paul Gauguin, and Vincent van Gogh.[2]
He was also an avid art collector and publisher, especially of print series by leading artists.
- ^ a b Cooper, Philip. Cubism. London: Phaidon, 1995, p. 48. ISBN 0714832502
- ^ Stamberg, Susan (17 October 2006). "The Art of the Dealer: 'From Cezanne to Picasso'". National Public Radio. Retrieved 31 March 2024.