Title
Newport, Rhode Island
Object Type
Creator
Date
c. 1870
Notes
John Frederick Kensett was one of the first nationally important artists to regularly visit and paint Newport in the summer. He chose views that were not immediately recognizable as tourist spots, indicating his respect for the "very simple charm" (as Henry James referred to it) of Newport in the 1850s through 1860s. Perhaps it was the beauty and special light of the New England coastal areas that inspired the change in style from John Frederick Kensett's Hudson River School woodland scenes to his later, simpler compositions and gentle light effects. His paintings, such as this scene thought to be off Ocean Drive, became less painterly and more abstract, juxtaposing the serene landforms with expanses of sky and water.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Vareika
1989.006.001
John Elliott
John Frederick Kensett
American, 1816-1872
Newport, c. 1870
Oil on canvas
John Frederick Kensett was one of the first nationally important artists to regularly visit and paint Newport in the summer. He chose views that were not immediately recognizable as tourist spots, indicating his respect for the "very simple charm" (as Henry James referred to it) of Newport in the 1850s through 1860s. Perhaps it was the beauty and special light of the New England coastal areas that inspired the change in style from John Frederick Kensett's Hudson River School woodland scenes to his later, simpler compositions and gentle light effects. His paintings, such as this scene thought to be off Ocean Drive, became less painterly and more abstract, juxtaposing the serene landforms with expanses of sky and water.
Newport Art Museum
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Vareika
1989.006.001
John Elliott
Perhaps it was the beauty and special light of the New England coastal areas that inspired the change in style from John Frederick Kensett's Hudson River School woodland scenes to his later, simpler compositions and gentle light effects. His paintings, such as this scene thought to be off Ocean Drive became less painterly and more abstract, juxtaposing the serene landforms with expanses of sky and water. and exhibited frequently at the National Academy of Design. Beginning in 1854, Kensett often visited Newport in the summer.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Vareika
1989.006.001
John Elliott
John Frederick Kensett
American, 1816-1872
Newport, c. 1870
Oil on canvas
John Frederick Kensett was one of the first nationally important artists to regularly visit and paint Newport in the summer. He chose views that were not immediately recognizable as tourist spots, indicating his respect for the "very simple charm" (as Henry James referred to it) of Newport in the 1850s through 1860s. Perhaps it was the beauty and special light of the New England coastal areas that inspired the change in style from John Frederick Kensett's Hudson River School woodland scenes to his later, simpler compositions and gentle light effects. His paintings, such as this scene thought to be off Ocean Drive, became less painterly and more abstract, juxtaposing the serene landforms with expanses of sky and water.
Newport Art Museum
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Vareika
1989.006.001
John Elliott
Perhaps it was the beauty and special light of the New England coastal areas that inspired the change in style from John Frederick Kensett's Hudson River School woodland scenes to his later, simpler compositions and gentle light effects. His paintings, such as this scene thought to be off Ocean Drive became less painterly and more abstract, juxtaposing the serene landforms with expanses of sky and water. and exhibited frequently at the National Academy of Design. Beginning in 1854, Kensett often visited Newport in the summer.
Cultural Origin
Newport
Medium
Oil on canvas
Extent
framed: 20 in x 30 in; overall: 14 in x 24 in
Source
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Vareika, Contribution to 1989-1990 Capital Campaign
Identifier
1989.006.001
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