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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Until Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney opened her studio on Eighth Street in Manhattan in 1914which evolved into the Whitney Museum almost two decades laterthere were few art museums in the United States, let alone galleries, for contemporary artists to exhibit their work. When the mansions of the wealthy cried out for decorative art, they sought it from Europe, then the art capital of the world. It was in her tiny sculptors studio in Greenwich Village that Whitney began holding exhibitions of contemporary American artists. This remarkable effort by a scion of Americas wealthiest family helped to change the way art was cultivated in America. The Whitney Women and the Museum They Made is the story of the high ideals, extraordinary altruism, and great dedication that stood steadfast against inflated egos, big business, and greed. Flora Biddles sensitive and insightful memoir is a success story of three generations of forceful, indomitable women. Until Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney opened her studio on Eight Street in Manhattan in 1914 - which almost two decades later evolved into the Whitney Museum - there were few art museums in the United States, let alone galleries for contemporary artists to exhibit their work. This memoir tells a success story of three generations of women. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781611454024
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Book Description Condition: New. Until Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney opened her studio on Eight Street in Manhattan in 1914 - which almost two decades later evolved into the Whitney Museum - there were few art museums in the United States, let alone galleries for contemporary artists to exhibit their work. This memoir tells a success story of three generations of women. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJ; BM; GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 153 x 32. Weight in Grams: 550. . 2012. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781611454024
Book Description Condition: New. Until Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney opened her studio on Eight Street in Manhattan in 1914 - which almost two decades later evolved into the Whitney Museum - there were few art museums in the United States, let alone galleries for contemporary artists to exhibit their work. This memoir tells a success story of three generations of women. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJ; BM; GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 153 x 32. Weight in Grams: 550. . 2012. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781611454024
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