Troy Kinney

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1871, Troy Sylvanus Kinney was an American artist, etcher, illustrator, and author. He studied at Yale University, graduating in 1896, and later continued his art training at the Art Institute of Chicago after a period illustrating for newspapers in the Baltimore area.

Kinney became especially known for images of dancers, fanciful subjects, and classically styled nudes. He worked with well-known performers including Ruth St. Denis and Anna Pavlova, and his art entered major collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum, the New York Public Library, and the Library of Congress.

He also wrote books, making him a natural fit for readers interested in artists who crossed into literary work. Kinney died in Canaan, Connecticut, in 1938.