Élie Faure

1873–1937 (age 64)

Biography

Élie Faure (1873–1937) earned renown as a writer and art historian whose "History of Art" made masterpieces accessible, coupling scholarly rigor with passionate empathy.

Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh witnessed him encouraging students and readers alike, as his gentle voice remained a source of courage until his final days.

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