About this Event
Throughout the latter half of the Gilded Age and up until WWI, Amalia Kussner was the sought-after artist to render exquisite miniature portraits of many of the Who’s Who of that era. Her impressive list of portraits included, among many others: Edward VII, Mrs. Astor, Czar Nicholas II, Cecil Rhodes, and the Duchess of Marlborough (born Consuelo Vanderbilt). As she became more famous, her popularity was compared with John Singer Sargent, and both their works were presented at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. But paralleling her astonishing career were scandals, such as a sudden and mysterious marriage in 1900, followed by a lawsuit, the contents of which have never been revealed.
Based on her book, The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune, biographer Kathleen Langone will present the full arc of Amalia's amazing life; many images of her stunning portraits; and some new research uncovered since the book's publication.
Author Kathleen Langone has been a historical researcher most of her adult life and has given presentations at historical societies and universities, and has been interviewed for TV and radio. She has written historical articles which covered local New England characters and natural disasters. Currently, Langone has a podcast series, People Hidden in History (), which highlights fascinating people in the arts and politics which are unknown to the general public.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams Street, Milton, United States
USD 7.18 to USD 10.38
