Whitney, Isabel Lydia.

Painter.

Known as the first woman fresco painter in America. Studied at Pratt Institute. Using Cennino Cennini's fifteenth century book on fresco painting as a guide, Ms. Whitney devised her own fresco formulas that could better endure the harsh New York climate. Her career as a fresco painter ended, however, after a crippling fall but she was to continue to work in watercolors and oils. Ms. Whitney also decorated homes of the famous, restored old houses, and designed wallpaper (including restoration of the Williamsburg prints). She exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum, Fifteen Gallery, Pen & Brush Club, and others.

Ms. Whitney is a direct descendant of William Penn and Eli Whitney.

From the description of Isabel Lydia Whitney papers, 1832-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86118394

From the guide to the Isabel Whitney Papers, undated, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])