Bernard Berenson was an esteemed art critic and art historian, renowned for his expertise in the identification and evaluation of European art. Born on June 26, 1865, and passing away on October 6, 1959, Berenson's influence on the art world was profound. His writings and appraisals have had a lasting impact on subsequent generations.
Source: The Bernard Berenson Treasury: A Selection from the Works, Unpublished Writings, Letters, Diaries, and Journals of the Most Celebrated Humanist and Art Historian of Our Times, 1887-1958