Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York especially in the 1890's, even though she painted miniature portraits. In the now critically acclaimed HBO series, The Gilded Age, Kussner actually painted 6 of the characters, including Mrs. Astor, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters. Portraits were also done of the fictional Mrs. Russell and her daughter Gladys, who closely matched the real-life persons - Alva Vanderbilt and her daughter, Consuelo. Kussner even met Ward McAllister, the arbiter of Gilded Age society, advising her not to pursue her career as an artist, and thankfully she ignored him. How Kussner interacted with these famous people, and the portraits themselves, can provide more insights into their lives. Led by Kathleen Langone, historical researcher, host of the podcast, "People Hidden In History," and author of the book, Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. 

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