Yesterday was Jewish Museum day to see a wonderful exhibit about the Cone Sisters of Baltimore and work from their collection of Matisse, Picasso and other modern artists. I was as much impressed with the sisters as I was with the art. Claribel Cone, born in 1864, became a doctor, Etta, her younger sister, was probably a lover of Gertrude Stein, before Alice came on the scene. A timeline about the family is here along with lots of information and photos of the pictures--a treasure on line.
At the invitation of the museum we took pictures of ourselves with Gertrude and the sisters. Mine is above, Renee is below.
I love these photos!
Posted by: Karen | August 08, 2011 at 11:43 AM
That's one of the more attractive photographs I've seen of Gertrude. I must admit I just don't understand her writing, but her life is interesting nonetheless, as was the Cone sisters (whom I'd never head of) as you say.
Posted by: Alice | August 09, 2011 at 06:56 PM