He died aboard the Titanic while traveling to New York City on Academy business .
He was a founding member and vice chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts , serving from 1910 until his death in 1912 .
member died aboard the Titanic while traveling to New York City on Academy business .
He was a founding member and vice chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts , serving from 1910 until his death in 1912 .