This painting includes John Jacob Astor, his wife, three daughters, and his only son all seated (except one) in a darkened drawing room.
2007-06-21 18:54:02 · 3 answers · asked by Peter 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Hi!
Lucius Rossi painted a portrait of the William Astor family (I don't believe J. J. ll had 3 daughters and a son... and he had died before the portrait was painted) in 1878. It is referenced below in American Heritage magazine 1966. The show was a benefit and held at Wildenstein Gallery. The Astor family loaned the portrait for the show depicting Elegant New York Society families. Unfortunately, I couldn't find an image of the painting but you could contact the gallery as they must have something in their archives. Where did you see it?
Oh, I included the family tree... it's a little confusing:)
Good luck!
2007-06-21 20:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by guess who at large 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult believe, but there seems to be nothing about this painting on the web other than the visual below seen in the background to a portrait; The artist is not mentioned anywhere! But go to http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/616 You have to scroll down quite a long way to get to a photo of the" New Mrs.l Vincent Astor" - where this painting forms the background and includes the date you mention 1883.
2007-06-21 20:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by angela l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astor Family Tree
2016-11-12 05:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋