In this episode, Amy delves into the glittering world of Gilded Age portraiture with a spotlight on the remarkable miniaturist Amalia Kussner. Joining us is historian Kathleen Langone, whose new biography The Miniature Painter Revealed uncovers long-lost details of Kussner’s life and work—drawing from not only meticulous research, but also a personal family connection to the artist herself. Together, we explore how Kussner captured the faces of royalty, socialites, and industrial titans in watercolour masterpieces no bigger than a playing card.