Florine Stettheimer

1871–1944 (age 73)

Artist

Biography

Florine Stettheimer, born in 1871, emerged as a painter whose bright palette and modern sensibility celebrated New York's social milieu. Her work combined whimsy, sophistication, and a keen observation of the circles she moved in.

She shaped a distinctive voice in American art, hosting salons, encouraging fellow artists, and leaving behind canvases that continue to delight audiences today.