Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
1875–1942
Introduction
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 – April 18, 1942) was an American sculptor, art patron and collector, and founder in 1931 of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. She was a prominent social figure and hostess, who was born into the wealthy Vanderbilt family and married into the Whitney family.
Wikidata identifier
Q271910
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Introduction
Patron and noted sculptor. Founder of the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City, opened in 1930 after donating 700 works of art from her own collection. As a patron of the arts,promoted the advancement of women in art.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, collector, founder, patron, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500014661
Names
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, Gertrude Vanderbilt, Gertrude Whitney
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 11, 2024.
