Berenson

American

[ber-uhn-suhn] / ˈbɛr ən sən /

noun

Bernard or Bernhard 1865–1959, U.S. art critic, born in Lithuania.

Berenson British

/ ˈbɛrənsən /

noun

Bernard 1865–1959, US art historian, born in Lithuania: an authority on art of the Italian Renaissance

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A cornerstone of the Gardner, it was acquired by Isabella in 1896 through Bernard Berenson, who called the painting “one of the most precious pictures in existence.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame pitcher Luke Berenson, a Boston College commit, has been sensational this winter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2025

“But were you dating model Marisa Berenson at the time?” the magazine’s interviewer asked.

From New York Times ● May 21, 2023

Twitter reinstated Mr. Berenson last month following a settlement, according to Mr. Berenson.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 12, 2022

Here is Hoving on the art historian Bernard Berenson.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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