Ambroise Vollard
Ambroise Vollard (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, Aristide Maillol, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Louis Valtat, Pablo Picasso, André Derain, Georges Rouault, Paul Gauguin, and Vincent van Gogh.
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 |
He was also an avid art collector and publisher, especially of print series by leading artists.
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