John Frederick Kensett

John Frederick Kensett, born on March 22, 1816, in Cheshire, Connecticut, and died on December 14, 1872, in New York City, was an American landscape painter and engraver. Kensett was a member of the second generation of the Hudson River School of artists. His works are celebrated for their delicate texture and exquisite states of light and atmosphere, capturing the essence of Luminist ideals and elegance. His career was marked by his ability to depict the elegance and drama of his era, making him a celebrated figure in 19th-century American painting.