Alethea Hill Platt: Painter of Tranquility Alethea Hill Platt (December 31, 1860 – May 23, 1932) stands as a testament to the flourishing artistic landscape of late nineteenth-century America—a woman artist who achieved considerable renown for her evocative depictions of rural landscapes and portraits. Born in White Plains, New York, Platt’s upbringing within an artistic family instilled in her a profound appreciation for visual expression from a young age, shaping her lifelong dedication to mastering the craft of painting. As the daughter of Lewis Canfield Platt, a prominent judge, and Laur…