Albert Dumont
1842–1884 (age 42)
Biography
Albert Dumont (1842–1884) was a French art historian who made significant contributions to the study and appreciation of art during the nineteenth century. His scholarly work helped advance the field of art history in France during a period of growing interest in artistic analysis and preservation.
Dumont's career as an art historian reflected the intellectual vitality of Paris during the Second Empire and early Third Republic. He was buried in Montparnasse Cemetery, among other notable figures of French cultural life.