She is considered America's earliest and most ardent collector of Impressionists.

"Indeed, for truly ardent collectors, these paintings may prove to be irresistible presents in this season of giving," a text accompanying the show read.

An ardent collector of literary curiosities, his collections are of remarkable interest.

For centuries, the British have been ardent collectors of Old Master drawings.

Some people are ardent collectors of 20s, 30s and 50s furniture, or even the 40s utility pieces which are now enjoying a new vogue.

He was an ardent, passionate collector of coins.

In his later years he was an ardent collector of moths and butterflies.

He was an ardent collector of old compositions, and often sent young men to Italy, at his own expense, to discover interesting musical manuscripts.

"I am an ardent collector of weapons," said Cethegus, bored.

Bosch was an ardent collector of insects, minerals, and gems.