Created:
Movement:
1872
Tonalism
key Notes:
Luminist seascape, Tranquil coastal scene
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Dimensions:
31 x 48 in. (78.7 x 121.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Newport Rocks by John Frederick Kensett

Newport Rocks, painted in 1872 by John Frederick Kensett, is an exemplary work of the American landscape tradition, executed in oil on canvas. Kensett, a prominent figure of the Hudson River School, is renowned for his luminist style, characterized by meticulous attention to light and atmosphere. This painting captures the serene beauty of the Newport coastline, reflecting Kensett's ability to convey tranquility and the sublime in nature. The work is significant for its contribution to the appreciation of American landscapes during the 19th century, a period when the natural environment was increasingly celebrated. Kensett's legacy is marked by his influence on subsequent generations of landscape artists, as well as his role in the establishment of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His works continue to be studied for their technical precision and emotive power, underscoring his status as a pivotal figure in American art history.

Description of the work:

Newport Rocks by John Frederick Kensett

Created in 1872, "Newport Rocks" by John Frederick Kensett is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Luminist style, characterized by its attention to light and atmosphere. The artwork depicts the serene coastal landscape of Newport, Rhode Island, capturing the tranquil interplay of light on water and rocks.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Newport Rocks