In 1861 Louis-Napol and eacuteon Bonaparte bought 11835 artworks for the Louvre including 641 paintings from what Italian art collector?

In 1861, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte acquired 11,835 artworks for the Louvre, which included 641 paintings from the Italian art collector Alessandro Contini Bonacossi. This acquisition significantly enriched the Louvre's collection, enhancing its status as one of the world's premier art museums. Contini Bonacossi was known for his extensive collection of Italian masterpieces, contributing to the museum's focus on Renaissance and Baroque art.