Albert Barnes' Extraordinary Collection
Albert Barnes, a physician and chemist, built an impressive collection of art, including works by Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Barnes' life was marked by his tough-talking business brain and egalitarian ethos, which led him to establish Lincoln University, a historically Black institution.
In 1951, Barnes died in a car accident at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of art and philanthropy.
His collection included exceptional early Picassos and room after room of Renoirs, as well as notable works by Vincent van Gogh and Henri Matisse.
- Notable works in the collection include:
- Vincent van Gogh's The Postman (Joseph-Étienne Roulin) of 1889
- Henri Matisse's Joy of Life (1906) and The Dance (1932-33)
Author's summary: Explore Albert Barnes' remarkable art collection and legacy.
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