The art studio of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, designed by Delano & Aldrich in 1913 in Old Westbury. The SPLIA book quotes Billy Delano as saying, "Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney asked me to build a studio in the woods at Westbury, where she could get away from Harry's polo-playing friends. She put me in full charge, with no mention of cost. An architect's dream!". The house is a private residence today. Click HERE to see the studio on google earth.
Pictures from American Homes of Today.
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I have always loved this little Studiolo/Pavilion in the woods by GVW and Delano. The Chanler Screens painted to look like inlaid marquetry in Ivory tones are genius in their own Beauty. I know that Maxfield Parrish did other room murals as well...some of which were removed. Are the Chanler Screens still in situ? Do you have other images of the exterior/interior and gardens.
I live in a very similar Pavilion built in 1926 in Pasadena,CA that is surrounded by lush gardens, and everyday I am in a dream state on how Marvelous it is to be so lucky to share a similar dwelling as GVW, even owning a Chanler screen myself with exotic birds...one that was in his family until I bought it directly.
Zach, this is pretty heavenly, thanks so much for sharing this in particular! Mrs Whitney has always been fascinating and inspiring, plus her choice of patronage; the Chanlers as well. R.W.Chanler had a brilliant life and fascinating family, one of the famous Astor 'orphans,' the 'richest orphans' in America. He had a brilliant career and bizarre marriage as well! - robert
I do not know if the murals are still intact. There are more photos out there (some of which are in Peter Pennoyer's book on D&A) and I know it will be included in an upcoming work on D&A (which I am eagerly awaiting). I'll try and dig some more up.
Zach, I sent a link re your post to Wint Aldrich, whose is Chanler's grand-nephew and is fascinated by his ancestor's work. As am I.
That's great, thanks!
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