Women Who Founded New York Greatest Art Museums

Equal parts art lover and humanist, Aileen Osborn Webb supported crafts and those who made them and founded the Museum of Art and Design. (Peter Voulkos, "Covered Jar," 1953)

A photo of a smiling woman seated in a tailored jacket beside a rustic ceramic vase with intricate etched designs. The portrait highlights her relaxed demeanor, and the vase reflects a unique artistic style, blending earthy tones and detailed craftsmanship.

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Women Who Founded New York Greatest Art Museums