James Whitney Fosburgh
American painter and art collector (1910-1978) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 68
James Whitney Fosburgh was an American painter, art collector, and art historian. In addition to lecturing and writing about art, he served as Chairman of the Special Committee for White House Paintings under both President Kennedy and President Johnson.
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Fosburgh and his wife, Mary ("Minnie") Cushing, were prominent art collectors in New York City.