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  Title

  Papers, 1830-1872

  Author

  Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872.  

  Pages:

  4

  Item info:

  6 copies available at New York State Library and Manuscripts and Special Collections.
  

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  Papers, 1830-1872
  Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872.
  

  Control Number:

  (N) SC19480

  Author:

  Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872.

  Title:

  Papers, 1830-1872.

  Quantity:

  4 boxes (1 cu. ft.)

  Arrangement:

  Correspondence is arranged alphabetically.

  Additional phys form:

  Boxes 1-3 Also available on microfilm; Photoduplication Unit, New York State Library, Cultural Education Center, Albany, N.Y. 12230.

  Additional phys form:

  Also available in electronic format.

  Historical/biog note:

  John Frederick Kensett (22 March 1816 - 14 December 1872), was a noted artist of the Hudson River School of Landscape Painting. His career from 1828 to 1840 was as an engraver, having worked in several engraving firms at various times in New York, New Haven, Connecticut, and Albany, New York. By 1840, Kensett's disenchantment with the engraving profession became so profound, he decided to go to Europe, where he spent seven years studying to be a landscape painter. He was quite successful in his endeavors, returning to New York in 1847 well established and connected with many prominent American artists, writers, and intellectuals. This is indicated by his election to the National Academy of Design in 1849. In 1860, he was appointed to the National Art Commission, which made recommendations regarding the interior art and design of the United States Capital Building. His last major endeavor was as a member of the Union League Club he oversaw the planning and administration of the art exhibit at the New York Metropolitan Fair held in 1864 to benefit the United States Sanitary Commission.

  Abstract:

  The papers of John Frederick Kensett consist mostly of correspondence, 1832-1872, that depicts vividly his colorful career as an engraver and painter. They cover all phases of his career from his early years as a successful but discontented engraver, through the years of study in Europe to fulfillment as an acclaimed member of the Hudson River School of Landscape Painters. Kensett corresponded with many well-known artists, writers, scholars, and publishers, whose letters provide a valuable perspective on the cultural and intellectual climate in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. These also include three sketchbooks that provide insight into the thought process behind Kensett's finished works; a visual passport that records Kensett's movements throughout Europe from 1840-1847; and papers relating to the art exhibit at the Metropolitan Fair, 1864.

  Finding aids:

  Unpublished guide available in the repository and New york State Library web site.

  Preferred citation:

  John F. Kensett Papers, 1832-1872.

  Publications note:

  John Frederick Kensett, an American Master/ by John Paul Driscoll and John K. Howat, New York : W. W. Norton Co., 1985.

  Personal subject:

  Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872--Correspondence.

  Personal subject:

  Appleton, Thomas Gold, 1812-1884.

  Personal subject:

  Brown, Henry Kirke, 1814-1886.

  Personal subject:

  Casilear, John William, 1811-1893.

  Personal subject:

  Champrey, Benjamin, 1817-1907.

  Personal subject:

  Church, Frederick Edwin, 1826-1900.

  Personal subject:

  Clay, Herny, 1777-1852.

  Personal subject:

  Coyler, Vincent, 1825-1886.

  Personal subject:

  Cole, Thomas, 1801-1848.

  Personal subject:

  Cropsey, Jasper Francis, 1823-1900.

  Personal subject:

  Curtis, George William, 1824-1892.

  Personal subject:

  Dana, Charles A., 1817-1897.

  Personal subject:

  Edmonds, Francis W., 1806-1823.

  Personal subject:

  Falconer, John M., 1820-1903.

  Personal subject:

  Field, Stephen J., 1816-1894.

  Personal subject:

  Godkin, Edwin Lawrence, 1831-1902.

  Personal subject:

  Hicks, Thomas, 1823-1890.

  Personal subject:

  Huntington, Daniel, 1816-1906.

  Personal subject:

  Lambodin, James R., 1807-1889.

  Personal subject:

  Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902.

  Personal subject:

  Rossiter, Thomas Prichard, 1818-1871.

  Personal subject:

  Vanderlyn, John R., 1775-1852.

  Subject:

  Hudson River School of Landscape Painting.

  Subject:

  Landscape Painting--19th century,--United States.

  Subject:

  Art, Modern--19th Century,--United States.

  Form/genre terms:

  Sketchbooks. ftamc

  Occupation term:

  Landscape Painters--United States--Correspondence.

  Occupation term:

  Painters--United States.

  Occupation term:

  Artists--United States.

  Occupation term:

  Artists--New York (State)

  LOCATION:

  Manuscripts and Special Collections, New York State Library, Albany, NY 12230.

  Electronic access:

  Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc19480.htm

  Electronic access:

  https://purl.nysed.gov/nysl/SC19480