Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer

1851–1934 (age 83)

Writer/Art Critic

Biography

Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer of Brooklyn was a distinguished writer and critic whose voice helped shape the appreciation of art and architecture in her time. Her essays combined scholarly depth with vivid observation, making the beauty of creative expression accessible to many.

She leaves a meaningful legacy of thoughtful criticism and advocacy for the arts that continues to inform and inspire future generations.