John Frederick Kensett

John Frederick Kensett (1816–1872) was an American painter.

Also recorded as John F. Kensett; John Kensett; j.f. kensett; j. f. kensett; Kensett.

Overview

Born at Cheshire in 1816, died at New York City in 1872.

In detail

John Frederick Kensett studied at Cheshire Academy. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are marine and landscape. The authority associates the name with Hudson River school.

Works named in the authority record are Overlooking the River From the Cliffs.

Work by John Frederick Kensett is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bowdoin College Museum of Art and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Frederick Kensett”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q982284: John Frederick Kensett

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