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Troy Sylvanus Kinney | |
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| Born | (1871-12-01)December 1, 1871 |
| Died | January 29, 1938(1938-01-29) (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Illustrator |
| Known for | Joint work as The Kinneys |
| Spouse | Margaret Winifred West |
Troy Sylvanus Kinney (December 1, 1871 – January 29, 1938) was an Americanartist,etcher, andauthor. Troy Kinney was most notable for his works portraying dance performers, fanciful subjects, and classically styled nudes. He worked with dancers, includingRuth St. Denis,Anna Pavlova, andSophie Pflanz among others. His artistic works are part of the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the New York Public Library, the Library of Congress, and many others.
Troy Sylvanus Kinney was born the son of William and Mary Kinney inKansas City, Missouri. He attendedYale University, graduating in 1896, and then after a brief time illustrating for newspapers in theBaltimore, Maryland area, he moved to study at theArt Institute of Chicago, where he would later become a full member of the Chicago Society of Etchers. He met and in 1900 married his wife and collaboratorMargaret West Kinney (1872–1952).[citation needed] They were premier illustrators of the early 20th century, creating works together under the name "The Kinneys", including scores of books, and covers forHarper's Bazaar magazine.
Perhaps Troy Kinney's greatest legacy is in his contributions in the area of dance. He co-authored with his wife the books "Social Dancing of Today" and "The Dance: Its Place in Art and Life", for which he traveled throughout the world to study various dance styles. It remains to this day one of the most comprehensive works on the subject.
Besides being a member of theChicago Society of Etchers, Troy Kinney was a member of the Society of American Etchers, and theNational Academy of Design.
Troy Kinney died near his art studio inFalls Village, Connecticut, leaving his wife and only child, John West Kinney.
