Kathleen Langone

The Miniature Painter Revealed

Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune

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Produktbeschreibung

No other female portrait artist had the notoriety or esteemed clientèle that Amalia Kussner did. One of the most sought-after miniaturists of the Gilded Age, Amalia painted Gilded Age elites (including Astors and Vanderbilts) and European royals alike. She led a life both fascinating and mysterious that included not only fame and fortune, but also a few lawsuits, scandals, and lies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Press
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 499g
• ISBN-13: 9781493087099
• ISBN-10: 1493087096
• Artikelnr.: 70989254

Autorenporträt

Kathleen Langone is a freelance writer and historical researcher whose work has been published in regional New England publications such as Boston Magazine and various newspapers. She is also the host of People Hidden in History, a podcast that highlights fascinating people in the arts and politics who are unknown to the general public. She has been a speaker at museums, historical societies, libraries, the New York Adventure Club, and History Camp, and frequently presents on Amalia Kussner. She lives in Middleton, MA.