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19th-century art collectors

73 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Adolph de MeyerPhotographer · PhotographyAdolph de Meyer was a French and German photographer, painter and art collector (1868–1946). He was born at 16th arrondissement of Paris and died at Los Angeles.
Albert AurierAuthor · BooksAlbert Aurier was a French art collector, poet, writer, art critic and journalist (1865–1892). He was born at Châteauroux and died at Paris.
Alexander von ZemlinskyPerson · Music memorabiliaAlexander von Zemlinsky (1871–1942) was a Austria–Hungary conductor, classical composer and writer.
Alexej von JawlenskyEngraver · PrintsAlexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941) was a Russian Empire painter, draftsperson and printmaker.
Alma MahlerPerson · Music memorabiliaAlma Mahler (1879–1964) was a Cisleithania composer, painter and biographer.
Antoine-François MarmontelPerson · Music memorabiliaAntoine-François Marmontel was a French pianist, composer, musicologist, music educator, art collector and musician (1816–1898). He was born at Clermont-Ferrand and died at 9th arrondissement of Paris.
Archer Milton HuntingtonAuthor · BooksArcher Milton Huntington was an American entrepreneur, bibliophile, writer, poet, archaeologist and art collector (1870–1955). He was born at New York City and died at Bethel.
Arsène HoussayeAuthor · BooksArsène Houssaye (1814–1896) was a French writer, poet and literary critic.
Arthur DrewsAuthor · BooksArthur Drews was a German philosopher, university teacher, writer and art collector (1865–1935). He was born at Uetersen and died at Illenau.
Arturo ToscaniniPerson · Music memorabiliaArturo Toscanini (1867–1957) was a Italy musician, conductor and music director.
Bart de LigtAuthor · BooksBart de Ligt was a Dutch theologian, writer, philosopher, women's rights activist, pastor and politician (1883–1938). He was born at Utrecht and died at Nantes.
Bernard BerensonAuthor · BooksBernard Berenson was an American and Russian historian, writer, art critic, connoisseur and art collector (1865–1959). He was born at Vilnius and died at Florence.
Carl SternheimAuthor · BooksCarl Sternheim (1878–1942) was a German Reich playwright, dramaturge and poet.
Chana OrloffArtist · SculptureChana Orloff (1888–1968) was a French sculptor and art collector.
Charlotte GuestAuthor · BooksCharlotte Guest (1812–1895) was a translator, linguist and entrepreneur.
Christina NilssonPerson · Music memorabiliaChristina Nilsson (1843–1921) was a Swedish actress, composer and art collector.
Cole PorterPerson · Music memorabiliaCole Porter (1891–1964) was an American playwright, composer and pianist.
Daniel-Henry KahnweilerAuthor · BooksDaniel-Henry Kahnweiler (1884–1979) was a France art collector, stockbroker and choreographer.
Donald Ogden StewartPerson · Film memorabiliaDonald Ogden Stewart was an American screenwriter, playwright, librettist, actor and art collector (1894–1980). He was born at Columbus and died at London.
Duke Georg Alexander of Mecklenburg-StrelitzPerson · Music memorabiliaDuke Georg Alexander of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1859–1909) was a Russian military personnel, art collector and major general.
Edmond de GoncourtAuthor · BooksEdmond de Goncourt was a French writer, historian, diarist, literary critic and playwright (1822–1896). He was born at Nancy and died at Maison d'Alphonse Daudet.
Émile Étienne GuimetPerson · Music memorabiliaÉmile Étienne Guimet was a French art collector, archaeologist, industrialist, composer, writer and entrepreneur (1836–1918). He was born at Lyon and died at Fleurieu-sur-Saône.
Emilie Louise FlögeDesigner · FashionEmilie Louise Flöge (1874–1952) was a Austria fashion designer, model and art collector.
Émilien de NieuwerkerkeArtist · PaintingsÉmilien de Nieuwerkerke (1811–1892) was a French sculptor, politician and painter.
Emmy GöringPerson · Film memorabiliaEmmy Göring was a German actress, autobiographer and art collector (1893–1973). She was born at Hamburg and died at Munich.
Ernst OpplerArtist · PaintingsErnst Oppler was a German painter, etcher, art collector and artist (1867–1929). He was born at Hanover and died at Berlin.
Francis LedererPerson · Film memorabiliaFrancis Lederer (1899–2000) was an American art collector, actor and director.
François FlamengIllustrator · IllustrationFrançois Flameng (1856–1923) was a France painter, printmaker and art collector.
Frederic Edwin ChurchArtist · PaintingsFrederic Edwin Church was an American painter, art collector, traveler and artist (1826–1900). He was born at Hartford and died at New York City.
Fritz von OpelAuthor · BooksFritz von Opel (1899–1971) was a Germany engineer, inventor and racing automobile driver.
Gabriele MünterEngraver · PrintsGabriele Münter (1877–1962) was a Germany painter, draftsperson and printmaker.
George Gillis HaanenDesigner · Modern designGeorge Gillis Haanen was a Dutch painter, portraitist, lithographer, designer and art collector (1807–1879). He was born at Utrecht and died at Bilzen.
George-Daniel de MonfreidArtist · CeramicsGeorge-Daniel de Monfreid (1856–1929) was a France painter, art collector and ceramicist.
Georgette AgutteArtist · PaintingsGeorgette Agutte was a French sculptor, painter and art collector (1867–1922). She was born at 4th arrondissement of Paris and died at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Gerard BildersArtist · PaintingsGerard Bilders was a Dutch painter, art collector, draftsperson, etcher, watercolorist and writer (1838–1865). He was born at Utrecht and died at Amsterdam.
Gertrude SteinAuthor · BooksGertrude Stein (1874–1946) was an American writer, poet and art collector.
Gertrude Vanderbilt WhitneyArtist · SculptureGertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875–1942) was a United States art collector, sculptor and socialite.
Gustav UcickyAuthor · BooksGustav Ucicky was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, camera operator, cinematographer, film editor and art dealer (1898–1961). He was born at Vienna and died at Hamburg.
Guy BoltonPerson · Music memorabiliaGuy Bolton (1884–1979) was an American playwright, composer and screenwriter.
Hans PurrmannArtist · SculptureHans Purrmann was a German art collector, painter, sculptor, graphic artist, graphic designer and draftsperson (1880–1966). He was born at Speyer and died at Basel.
Helene Kröller-MüllerArtist · PaintingsHelene Kröller-Müller was a Dutch art collector, philanthropist and painter (1869–1939). She was born at Essen and died at Otterlo.
Henri RouartArtist · PaintingsHenri Rouart was a French art collector, painter, inventor, engineer, politician and military personnel (1833–1912). He was born at Paris.
Herman MelvilleAuthor · BooksHerman Melville (1819–1891) was a United States teacher, sailor and lecturer.
Hilla von RebayArtist · PaintingsHilla von Rebay (1890–1967) was a United States painter, artist and art collector.
Ignacio ZuloagaArtist · PaintingsIgnacio Zuloaga (1870–1945) was a Spanish painter, art collector and artist.
Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of AlbaAuthor · BooksJacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Alba was a Spanish politician, diplomat, writer, art collector, olympic competitor and athlete (1878–1953). He was born at Madrid and died at Lausanne.
Jacques DoucetDesigner · FashionJacques Doucet (1853–1929) was a France grand couturier, art collector and patron of the arts.
Jacques-Émile BlancheEngraver · PrintsJacques-Émile Blanche (1861–1942) was a France painter, printmaker and writer.
Jean GigouxIllustrator · IllustrationJean Gigoux (1806–1894) was a French lithographer, painter and art collector.
Josef StránskýPerson · Music memorabiliaJosef Stránský was an American art collector, conductor, composer, art dealer and bandleader (1872–1936). He was born at Humpolec and died at New York City.
József KissAuthor · BooksJózsef Kiss (1843–1921) was a Hungarian writer, poet and editing staff.
Léon BonnatEngraver · PrintsLéon Bonnat (1833–1922) was a France painter, printmaker and art collector.
Lionel de RothschildPhotographer · PhotographyLionel de Rothschild was a banker, politician, photographer and art collector (1808–1879). He was born at London.
Ludwig BorchardtDesigner · DesignLudwig Borchardt was an architect, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian, egyptologist and art collector (1863–1938). He was born at Berlin and died at Paris.
Nélie JacquemartArtist · PaintingsNélie Jacquemart was a French art collector, painter, patron of the arts, philanthropist and sculptor (1841–1912). She was born at Paris.
Nicolaas PienemanArtist · SculptureNicolaas Pieneman (1809–1860) was a Kingdom of the Netherlands painter, art collector and lithographer.
Paul CassirerAuthor · BooksPaul Cassirer (1871–1926) was a German art dealer, publisher and art collector.
Paul GachetArtist · PaintingsPaul Gachet (1828–1909) was a French physician, art collector and painter.
Paul PoiretDesigner · FashionPaul Poiret (1879–1944) was a France grand couturier, designer and photographer.
Paul WittgensteinPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Wittgenstein (1887–1961) was an Austrian pianist, music educator and composer.
Pierre ChareauDesigner · Modern designPierre Chareau was a French architect, designer and art collector (1883–1950). He was born at Bordeaux and died at East Hampton.
Prince Johann Georg of SaxonyPhotographer · PhotographyPrince Johann Georg of Saxony (1869–1938) was a Kingdom of Saxony art collector, independent scholar and photographer.
Princess Patricia of ConnaughtArtist · PaintingsPrincess Patricia of Connaught (1886–1974) was a United Kingdom painter, aristocrat and art collector.
Robert de MontesquiouAuthor · BooksRobert de Montesquiou (1855–1921) was a French poet, writer and journalist.
Sarah Choate SearsArtist · PaintingsSarah Choate Sears (1858–1935) was an American art collector, photographer and painter.
Sina Mesdag-van HoutenArtist · PaintingsSina Mesdag-van Houten (1834–1909) was a Dutch painter, art collector and draftsperson.
Tilla DurieuxAuthor · BooksTilla Durieux (1880–1971) was a German actress, art collector and screenwriter.
Tristan TzaraArtist · PaintingsTristan Tzara (1896–1963) was a Romania art collector, poet and writer.
Walther RathenauAuthor · BooksWalther Rathenau (1867–1922) was a German politician, engineer and writer.
Wilhelm IIArtist · PaintingsWilhelm II (1859–1941) was a Kingdom of Prussia monarch, painter and art collector.
Wilhelm, Duke of UrachDesigner · DesignWilhelm, Duke of Urach (1810–1869) was a Kingdom of Württemberg architect and art collector.
William DieterlePerson · Film memorabiliaWilliam Dieterle (1893–1972) was a Germany film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Yanagi SōetsuPhotographer · PhotographyYanagi Sōetsu (1889–1961) was a Japan philosopher, university teacher and photographer.

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