We are thrilled to have the beautiful bronze relief sculpted by Charles Cary Rumsey back in the Whitney Western Art Museum. “Buffalo Hunt” was sculpted by American Artist C.C. Rumsey […]
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Happy Birthday Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney!
Today we celebrate the birthday of one of our patrons, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, whose generosity and continued support of his mother’s founding contributions helped to shape the Whitney Western Art […]
Exploration and Empire
The West of the nineteenth century was a fascinating place to venture. This was the time of Lewis and Clark, the Louisiana Purchase, territories becoming states, and (right in our own […]
The Curator Responds
Dear readers and patrons, Thank you so much for all of your thoughtful questions on our collections, gallery displays, and objects. I hope you find our responses helpful. Let’s get […]
Feeling Inquisitive? Ask the Whitney!
Hi to all you western art lovers out there. Things are kickin’ at the Whitney as we gear up to start rotating out our art and prepare for the spring […]
