| Full Name |
Albert Coombs Barnes |
| Date of Birth |
25 June 1872 |
| Place of Birth |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of Death |
24 July 1951 |
| Place of Death |
Merion, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American / United States |
| Education |
University of Pennsylvania (M.D.), further studies in Berlin and Heidelberg |
| Profession |
Physician, chemist, art collector, educator, philanthropist |
| Years of Activity |
Early 20th century to mid-20th century |
| Brief Information |
Albert C. Barnes was an American physician, chemist, art collector, and educator. He is best known for establishing the Barnes Foundation, which houses an extensive collection of French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern art, alongside African sculpture and American decorative arts. The foundation was created with an educational mission, focusing on teaching the appreciation and understanding of art through its unique installation. |