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About Albert C. Barnes
Albert C. Barnes (1872–1951) was an American chemist, businessman, art collector, educator, and philanthropist. He is best known for his impressive collection of Post-Impressionist and early Modernist paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. Barnes established the Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania, as a school and gallery, where he stressed the importance of art education and promoted his unique approach to displaying art in ensembles.
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