Léonce Bénédite
1859–1925 (age 66)
Biography
Léonce Bénédite, born in 1859, established himself as a respected curator and historian of art, eventually directing the Musée du Luxembourg and championing modern French artists. He curated exhibitions, wrote insightful monographs, and worked tirelessly to make art accessible to a broader public.
His devotion to preserving the heritage of painters and sculptors alike helped shape museum practice in Paris, and his resting place near the communal cemetery of Neuilly-sur-Seine recalls a life spent revealing beauty to others.