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The titans of American industries during the Gilded Age (1870s-1910s) spent their money in very unique ways — one of which was chasing down and purchasing art in every corner of the globe to add to their ever-growing collections. But did these men truly have an astute eye for quality and art historical significance, or rather an insatiable appetite for status symbols that affirmed their wealth, success, and achievement? It's time to uncover the art world of the 19th century and whether the past can inform us of art collecting's trajectory in the 21st century.
Join New York Adventure Club as we travel back in time to the late 19th century to explore the lives and artistic legacies of a handful of American men who became some of the world's preeminent art collectors.
Led by art historian, appraiser, and writer Lynn Villency Cohen, our look at America's Gilded Age gentlemen movers & shakers in the art world will include:
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Lynn — any and all questions about these gentlemen art collectors are welcomed and encouraged!
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About Lynn
Lynn is an art historian, art appraiser, and writer.
Lynn has had a substantive and varied art background; working as a government art appraiser for the Art Advisory Panel division of the United States Treasury Department; working in the American paintings department of the Brooklyn Museum; serving on museum boards and numerous arts committees. She has an abiding interest in the intersection of law, the ethics of museum management, and the business of the art world. Her area of art historical expertise is nineteenth century American and European paintings.
Lynn has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center (Connecticut) since 2002 where she chairs the Art Collections Committee.
Lynn has lectured at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York and at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum in Lenox, Massachusetts on art collecting during the nineteenth century; and has also lectured at C.W. Post College in Long Island on art appraisal regulations.
Lynn’s book “To the Editor: a Curated Collection of Letters and Opinion Pieces” was published this Fall 2019 (www.greenbriergardenproductions.com). She has written many opinion pieces appearing in the Stamford Advocate and the Berkshire Eagle on topics ranging from the arts, historic preservation and the environment.
Lynn earned a Bachelor's degree from Union College, a Master's degree in art history from Boston University, and a Diploma in nineteenth century art and art criticism from Wolfson College, Oxford University.
Testimonials
"I was unaware of the kinds of art (or the artists themselves) important to the Gilded Age moguls. So I enjoyed seeing such a great representation of such. Although most seeing this program wouldn't have had the same connection, I loved how it tied into another program I recently viewed on Grand Central Station. Cornelius Vanderbilt was connected to both programs." -Marilyn
"I enjoyed the subjects that are new to me." -Henrietta
"Enthusiastic and informative." -Cherry
"The presenter did a very good job of balancing the art and the personalities who created and acquired it, and of explaining the art and social worlds of the Gilded Age. Given the verdict of history, the Impressionists are far better-known than the Salon painters, so I appreciated being introduced to the latter group." -Lahring
"Discussion of the art the collectors had." -Joel
"Very good and interest content, well organized." -Clare
"The speaker was very knowledgeable." -Jenny
"Learning about the surprising taste - or lack thereof - of these incredibly wealthy men." -Linda
"I love the overview of who were the collectors and what categories of art they collected." -Charles
"The entire presentation is wonderfully researched and filled with links to primary research." -Christine
"Lynn was extremely thorough. I particularly enjoyed her detailed and enlightening descriptions of each painting." -Jeff
"Wry informative, great images, kept my attention for the entire 1 hr. And 47 minutes. I watch a lot of presentations. This is the longest. I was skeptical about the length. It worked out well." -Robert
"Very knowlegeable and clear presenter. She is great!" -Richard
"Very interesting subject & extremely well presented." -Dina
"The lecturer was extremely knowledgeable and has some humor." -Mark
"The contextual history surrounding both collectors and artists. I also appreciated the insightful knowledge of the chosen art works." -Patricia
"The excellent quality of the photographs and the large amount of information. Also the knowledge of the presenter. It was one of the best and most thorough presentations I've ever heard. The Gilded Age is my favorite period." -Patricia
"The topic was interesting and the her information was well done." -Alison
"Knowledgeable presenter, interesting subject." -Sandra
"The presenter obviously knows her subject very well. She has a pleasant voice and no annoying speech habits." -Richard
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