Sergei Shchukin
1854–1936 (age 82)
Merchant/Art Collector
Biography
Sergei Shchukin was a prominent Russian merchant and art collector whose discerning eye and generous patronage significantly influenced the development of modern art in Russia and beyond. His collection became legendary for its breadth and quality.
Shchukin's legacy as a cultural benefactor extended far beyond his lifetime, which ended in 1936. He was interred at Montmartre Cemetery in Paris, a fitting honor for a man whose contributions to art and culture transcended national boundaries.