Being Bernard Berenson A Biography
Being Bernard Berenson A Biography by Meryle Secrest, published by Penguin Books in 1980, offers an in-depth exploration of the life of Bernard Berenson, an influential American art historian known for his expertise in Renaissance art. This reprint edition spans 473 pages and is presented in English. The biography details Berenson’s journey from his birth in Lithuania in 1865 to his family’s emigration to Boston in 1875, where he later studied at Harvard. It highlights his significant contributions to art history, particularly his role in the attribution of Old Masters and his work with prominent art dealer Joseph Durveen.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Berenson’s professional life, including his collaborations with notable collectors such as Kress and Mellon. The biography also touches on the complexities of his relationships within the art world, hinting at questionable practices in some of his dealings. Through this narrative, Secrest provides insights into the historical context of Berenson’s work and the impact he had on the field of art history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biography and historical subjects.
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This is a biography of Bernard Berenson, an American art historian specializing in the Renaissance. He wrote The Italian Painters of the Renaissance and was a major figure in the attribution of Old Masters. He was born in Lithuania in 1865 but his family emigrated to Boston in 1875 where he would go on to study at Harvard. Eventually he was chief advisor to art dealer Joseph Durveen, and helped amass the collections of Kress, Mellon, and other tycoons. There is speculation that he and Duveen were less than honorable in some of their dealings, pocketing quite a profit for themselves.
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