Albert Bender (art patron)
Albert Maurice Bender (June 18, 1866 – March, 4 1941) was a German-Irish-American art collector who was one of the leading patrons of the arts in San Francisco in the 1920s and 1930s. He played a key role in the early career of Ansel Adams and was one of Diego Rivera's first American patrons. By providing financial assistance to artists, writers, and institutions, he had a significant impact on the cultural development of the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Albert Bender | |
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portrait detail, from Grabhorn Press, San Francisco | |
| Born | Albert Maurice Bender June 18, 1866 |
| Died | March 4, 1941 (aged 74) San Francisco |
| Nationality | Republic of Ireland |
| Occupation | insurance broker |
| Known for | art patron |
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