John F. Kensett
George Augustus Baker Jr.
key Notes:
Portraiture precision, 19th-century realism
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Dimensions:
27 x 22 in. (68.6 x 55.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"John F. Kensett" by George Augustus Baker Jr., created in 1875, is a portrait of the prominent American landscape painter John Frederick Kensett, known for his contributions to the Hudson River School. The painting reflects Baker's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, although specific details about its commission or reception are not well-documented.
Description of the work:
"John F. Kensett" by George Augustus Baker Jr. is an oil on canvas portrait that captures the likeness of the American landscape painter John Frederick Kensett with a focus on his facial features and expression. The composition employs a muted color palette, emphasizing the subject's contemplative demeanor against a softly rendered background.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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