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Art Collectors

150 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.
Agnes BlockIllustrator · IllustrationAgnes Block (1629–1704) was a Dutch Republic horticulturist, botanical illustrator and painter.
Agnès TroubléDesigner · FashionAgnès Troublé (born 1941) was a France personal stylist, film producer and art collector.
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.
Alessandro HaberPerson · Music memorabiliaAlessandro Haber (born 1947) is an Italian actor, composer and singer.
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.
Alicia KeysPerson · Music memorabiliaAlicia Keys was an American singer-songwriter, pianist, actress, composer, singer and art collector (born 1981). She was born at Hell's Kitchen.
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.
Anton I of SaxonyPerson · Music memorabiliaAnton I of Saxony (1755–1836) was a Electorate of Saxony art collector, monarch and composer.
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.
Betty ParsonsArtist · SculptureBetty Parsons (1900–1982) was a United States artist, painter and sculptor.
Bob GuccionePhotographer · PhotographyBob Guccione was an American photographer, film producer, screenwriter, publisher and actor (1930–2010). He was born at New York City and died at Plano.
Brooke AstorAuthor · BooksBrooke Astor was an American novelist, socialite, writer, businessperson, art collector and philanthropist (1902–2007). She was born at Portsmouth and died at Briarcliff Manor.
Carl Gustaf TessinAuthor · BooksCarl Gustaf Tessin was a Swedish politician, diplomat, writer and art collector (1695–1770). He was born at Stockholm.
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.
Charlotte von MahlsdorfPerson · Music memorabiliaCharlotte von Mahlsdorf (1928–2002) was a Germany writer, autobiographer and activist.
Cheech MarinPerson · Film memorabiliaCheech Marin was an American actor, art collector, writer and screenwriter (born 1946). He was born at Los Angeles.
Christina NilssonPerson · Music memorabiliaChristina Nilsson (1843–1921) was a Swedish actress, composer and art collector.
Christina of SwedenArtist · PaintingsChristina of Sweden (1626–1689) was a Sweden art collector, monarch and painter.
Clive DonnerPerson · Film memorabiliaClive Donner was a British film editor, screenwriter, film producer and director (1926–2010). He was born at London.
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.
David BeckArtist · PaintingsDavid Beck (1621–1656) was a Dutch painter and art collector.
David BowieArtist · PaintingsDavid Bowie (1947–2016) was a United Kingdom painter, singer-songwriter and guitarist.
David RockefellerAuthor · BooksDavid Rockefeller (1915–2017) was a United States art collector, banker and autobiographer.
Dominique de VillepinAuthor · BooksDominique de Villepin (born 1953) is a French politician, diplomat and writer.
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.
Erling KaggeAuthor · BooksErling Kagge was a Norwegian explorer, jurist, adventurer, publisher, lawyer and athlete (born 1963). He was born at Oslo.
Ernst OpplerArtist · PaintingsErnst Oppler was a German painter, etcher, art collector and artist (1867–1929). He was born at Hanover and died at Berlin.
Ferdinand BolEngraver · PrintsFerdinand Bol (1616–1680) was a Dutch Republic painter, printmaker and graphic artist.
Francis LedererPerson · Film memorabiliaFrancis Lederer (1899–2000) was an American art collector, actor and director.
François BoucherEngraver · PrintsFrançois Boucher (1703–1770) was a France painter, printmaker and carpets designer.
François FlamengIllustrator · IllustrationFrançois Flameng (1856–1923) was a France painter, printmaker and art collector.
François-Xavier FabreArtist · PaintingsFrançois-Xavier Fabre (1766–1837) was a French painter, art educator 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.
Frederick II of PrussiaPerson · Music memorabiliaFrederick II of Prussia (1712–1786) was a Kingdom of Prussia ruler, art collector and monarch.
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 LucasPerson · Film memorabiliaGeorge Lucas (born 1944) was a United States film producer, film director and art collector.
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.
Giuliano GemmaArtist · SculptureGiuliano Gemma (1938–2013) was an Italian sculptor, actor and stunt performer.
Gloria KatzPerson · Film memorabiliaGloria Katz (1942–2018) was a United States screenwriter, film producer and film director.
Govert FlinckArtist · PaintingsGovert Flinck (1615–1660) was a Dutch Republic painter, visual artist and draftsperson.
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.
Hendrik GoltziusEngraver · PrintsHendrik Goltzius was a Dutch painter, graphic artist, copper engraver, draftsperson, art collector and print publisher (1558–1617). He was born at Bracht and died at Haarlem.
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.
Howard HodgkinArtist · PaintingsHoward Hodgkin was a British painter, printmaker, illustrator, art collector and artist (1932–2017). He was born at Hammersmith and died at London.
Hubert de GivenchyDesigner · FashionHubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) was a France art collector, grand couturier and designer.
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 StellaEngraver · PrintsJacques Stella (1596–1657) was a Kingdom of France art collector, painter and printmaker.
Jacques-Émile BlancheEngraver · PrintsJacques-Émile Blanche (1861–1942) was a France painter, printmaker and writer.
James A. MichenerAuthor · BooksJames A. Michener was an American writer, military officer, novelist, screenwriter, autobiographer and teacher (1907–1997). He was born at Doylestown and died at Austin.
Jan van de CappelleEngraver · PrintsJan van de Cappelle (1624–1679) was a Dutch Republic painter, visual artist and art collector.
Jean GigouxIllustrator · IllustrationJean Gigoux (1806–1894) was a French lithographer, painter and art collector.
Jean-Jacques BoissardAuthor · BooksJean-Jacques Boissard was a French poet, writer, draftsperson, artist, art collector and scholar (1528–1602). He was born at Besançon and died at Metz.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheEngraver · PrintsJohann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach theatre manager, botanist and politician.
Johannes VermeerArtist · PaintingsJohannes Vermeer (1632–1675) was a Dutch Republic painter, art collector and art dealer.
John GielgudPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Gielgud (1904–2000) was a British actor, art collector and director.
John Julius NorwichAuthor · BooksJohn Julius Norwich (1929–2018) was a British television presenter, politician and historian.
John SoaneDesigner · DesignJohn Soane (1753–1837) was an architect, archaeologist and art collector.
Jonathan RichardsonArtist · PaintingsJonathan Richardson (1665–1745) was a British art collector, painter and etcher.
José Nicolás de AzaraAuthor · BooksJosé Nicolás de Azara was a Spanish diplomat, patron of the arts, translator, archaeologist, writer and art collector (1730–1804). He was born at Barbuñales and died at Paris.
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.
Joseph AvedArtist · PaintingsJoseph Aved was a French painter, art collector, art dealer, merchant and artist (1702–1766). He was born at Douai and died at Paris.
Joshua ReynoldsArtist · PaintingsJoshua Reynolds (1723–1792) was a Kingdom of Great Britain painter, writer and art collector.
József KissAuthor · BooksJózsef Kiss (1843–1921) was a Hungarian writer, poet and editing staff.
Julia Louis-DreyfusPerson · Film memorabiliaJulia Louis-Dreyfus was an American film producer, singer and actress (born 1961). She was born at Manhattan.
Khalid bin Faisal Al SaudAuthor · BooksKhalid bin Faisal Al Saud was a Saudi politician, poet and art collector (born 1939). He was born at Mecca.
Laura BiagiottiDesigner · FashionLaura Biagiotti (1943–2017) was a Italy fashion designer, costume designer and perfumer.
Léon BonnatEngraver · PrintsLéon Bonnat (1833–1922) was a France painter, printmaker and art collector.
Leone LeoniArtist · SilverLeone Leoni (1509–1590) was a Italy art collector, sculptor and medalist.
Leopoldo CicognaraArtist · PaintingsLeopoldo Cicognara was an anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, artist, painter and art collector (1767–1834). He was born at Ferrara and died at Venice.
Lincoln KirsteinAuthor · BooksLincoln Kirstein (1907–1996) was an American art collector, poet and socialite.
Lionel de RothschildPhotographer · PhotographyLionel de Rothschild was a banker, politician, photographer and art collector (1808–1879). He was born at London.
Lothar-Günther BuchheimArtist · PaintingsLothar-Günther Buchheim (1918–2007) was a German painter, publisher and writer.
Louis XIV of FrancePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis XIV of France (1638–1715) was a Kingdom of France politician, art collector and actor.
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.
Marella AgnelliPhotographer · PhotographyMarella Agnelli (1927–2019) was a Italy art collector, autobiographer and photographer.
María Luisa BembergPerson · Film memorabiliaMaría Luisa Bemberg (1922–1995) was an Argentine film director, screenwriter and actress.
Mario LanfranchiPerson · Film memorabiliaMario Lanfranchi was an Italian actor, screenwriter, film producer, television producer and director (1927–2022). He was born at Parma and died at Langhirano.
Marsha MasonPerson · Film memorabiliaMarsha Mason (born 1942) is an American actress and art collector.
Maximillion CooperDesigner · Modern designMaximillion Cooper was a British business executive, businessperson, model, film director, art collector and entrepreneur (born 1972). He was born at England.
Michael Morris, 3rd Baron KillaninAuthor · BooksMichael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was an Irish politician, film producer, journalist, writer, art collector and baron (1914–1999). He was born at London and died at Dublin.
Mildred NatwickPerson · Music memorabiliaMildred Natwick was an American actress, art collector and musician (1905–1994). She was born at Baltimore and died at New York City.
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.
Patricia CornwellAuthor · BooksPatricia Cornwell was an American writer, novelist, journalist, art collector and reporter (born 1956). She was born at Miami.
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.
Pauline FourèsArtist · PaintingsPauline Fourès (1778–1869) was a French painter, novelist and musician.
Peter FendiIllustrator · IllustrationPeter Fendi (1796–1842) was a painter, art collector and caricaturist.

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