Albert Bender (art patron)
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Albert Maurice Bender (June 18, 1866 ā March, 4 1941)[1] 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.[2][3]
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Albert Bender | |
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Born | Albert Maurice Bender (1866-06-18)June 18, 1866 |
Died | March 4, 1941(1941-03-04) (aged 74) |
Nationality | Republic of Ireland |
Occupation | insurance broker |
Known for | art patron |
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