Kunstsammler

art collector

noun KUNST-zahm-ler Rare

Usage Note

Kunstsammler is a person who systematically collects artworks, often over decades. Major private Kunstsammler frequently lend or donate to public museums. Masculine noun; female form Kunstsammlerin.

Examples

"Der Kunstsammler vermachte seine Kollektion testamentarisch einem regionalen Museum."

Natural Translation

The art collector bequeathed his collection to a regional museum in his will.

Literal Translation

The art-collector bequeathed his collection testamentarily a regional museum.

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