patronize, clientele, business, trade, backing, support, condescension, disdain, championship, sponsorship, more...

neglect, opposition, hindrance, boycott, disfavor

royal, political, federal, public, official, liberal, imperial, private, ecclesiastical, aristocratic, extensive

being a customer,   artist's support,   artists support,   political tool,   art commission,   blessing from noble,   political favor,   number of clients,   grace and favor