About George Besson
Lived 1882 – 1971 (aged 88). George Besson was a French art critic, art historian and art collector.
George Besson (25 December 1882 – 19 June 1971) was a French art critic, and the founder and director of Cahiers d'Aujourd'hui. His wife Adèle was the subject of Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Portrait of Adèle Besson, and he was the subject of Pierre Bonnard's Portrait de George Besson., amongst other pieces.
In 1971 the Bessons donated their art collection to the French state, the musée de Besançon and the musée Albert-André in Bagnols-sur-Cèze.
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Who was George Besson?
French art critic and collector
When was George Besson born?
George Besson was born on 25 December 1882 in Saint-Claude.
When did George Besson die?
George Besson died on 20 June 1971 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
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George Besson was an art critic, art historian and art collector.
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George Besson was French.
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