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Atherton Curtis
American art historian (1863–1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Atherton M. Curtis (April 3, 1863 – October 8, 1943) was an American art collector and a writer from Brooklyn, New York City, who settled permanently in Paris, France, in 1903. He was also an author of introduction, art historian and publisher, who donated numerous archaeological items to the Louvre and other museums. He was also a principal benefactor of the Humane Society,[1] and is recorded as being a strong supporter for the abolition of vivisection.[2]
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Born | (1863-04-03)April 3, 1863 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Died | October 8, 1943(1943-10-08) (aged 80) Paris, France |
Occupation(s) | Art collector, author, art historian, philanthropist |
Spouse |
Louise Burleigh
(m. 1869–1910) Ingeborg Flinch
(m. 1870–1943) |
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