Amalia Kussner, the Gilded Age Miniature Painter: Book Talk with Kathleen Langone

Amalia Kussner, famed Gilded Age artist, gained notoriety for her miniature paintings of social elites in the 1890s, particularly women using a provocative style evoking mythical appearances uncharacteristic of the time. Despite her accomplishments, her life was mired by scandals that overshadowed her success. In this book talk, Kathleen Langone, Amalia’s biographer, will “paint” the miniaturist painter of the Gilded Age and discuss her life from her beginnings in Terra Haute all the way to the parlors of the New York elite. Event is included with paid admission.

Kathleen will sign copies of her latest work, The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune following the book talk.

Kathleen Langone is a freelance writer and historical researcher whose work has been published in regional New England publications such as Boston magazine and various newspapers. She is also the host of People Hidden in History, a podcast that highlights fascinating people in the arts and politics who are unknown to the general public. She has been a speaker at museums, historical societies, libraries, the New York Adventure Club, and History Camp, frequently presenting about Amalia Kussner. She is now the author of Kussner’s biography. She was born in Indiana, and some of her family’s history is part of the Indiana Historical Society collection. She currently lives in Middleton, Massachusetts.