Ambroise Vollard (born July 3 1866, Saint-Denis, La Réunion; died July 21 1939 in Versailles, France), is regarded as one of the most important dealers in French contemporary art at the beginning of the twentieth century. He is credited with providing exposure and emotional support to numerous notable and unknown artists, including Paul Cézanne, Maillol, Picasso, Rouault, Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh. He is also well-known as an avid art collector and publisher. Wikipedia
Ambroise Vollard is one of the most powerful art dealers of all time, but he was hated by many of the artists whose work he displayed and sold. CBS News' Morley Safer takes a look at his legacy. www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/28/sunday/main2306467.shtml
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