John Frederick Kensett

John Frederick Kensett was an American painter born in 1816 and active until his death in 1872. He was a prominent figure in the Romanticism movement, known for his landscapes that captured the beauty of the American wilderness. Kensett was a founding member of the Hudson River School, a group of artists dedicated to depicting the natural beauty of the United States. His work emphasized light and atmosphere, influencing the development of American landscape painting. Kensett's legacy includes a significant body of work that continues to be celebrated for its lyrical quality and attention to detail. He passed away in 1872, leaving behind a lasting impact on American art.