American, 1816–1872
John Frederick Kensett (1816–1872) was an American landscape painter and engraver from Cheshire, Connecticut. He belonged to the second generation of the Hudson River School and was associated with Luminism, depicting serene New England and New York landscapes with clear light and restrained compositions. Kensett studied engraving with family members before working in New Haven and New York, later traveling in Europe to refine his painting. He helped found the Metropolitan Museum of Art and became known for tranquil scenes featuring balanced coastal views and atmospheric effects.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): John Frederick Kensett · Wikidata Q982284
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