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Mrs Harry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 April 18, 1942), 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 United States Vanderbilt family and married into the Whitney family.During World War I, Gertrude Whitney dedicated a great deal of her time and money to various relief efforts, establishing and maintaining a hospital for wounded soldiers in Juilly, about 35 km northwest of Paris in France. Following the end of the War, she was involved in the creation of a number of commemorative sculptures. Pictured in The Tatler at the time the recently completed sculpture, The Fountain of El Dorado, had been completed to critical acclaim. She also sculpted the memorial to the victims of the Titanic erected in Potomac Park, Washington. Date: 1917
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Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, née Gertrude Vanderbilt (1875-1942), was an American sculptor, patron, and collector, as well as a prominent social figure and hostess. Born into the esteemed Vanderbilt family, she married into the Whitney family and became known for her artistic pursuits and philanthropic endeavors. During World War I, Gertrude Whitney dedicated herself to various relief efforts, establishing and maintaining a hospital for wounded soldiers in Juilly, France. Following the war's end, she continued her involvement in commemorative sculptures, creating works of art to honor the fallen and the sacrifices made. In this photograph from The Tatler, Gertrude Whitney is depicted in 1917, following the completion of her sculpture, "The Fountain of El Dorado," which received critical acclaim. The sculpture, a symbol of abundance and renewal, was created to celebrate the spirit of adventure and discovery. Additionally, Gertrude Whitney sculpted the memorial to the victims of the Titanic, which was erected in Potomac Park, Washington. Her artistic talents and commitment to preserving history through sculpture cemented her place as a trailblazing figure in the American art world. Gertrude Whitney's legacy extends beyond her family name and social status. As the founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City in 1931, she continues to be celebrated as a pioneering patron of the arts and a champion of American art.
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