John Frederick Kensett Print, Fishing Near A Forest Waterfall (1870)
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John Frederick Kensett Print, Fishing Near A Forest Waterfall (1870)
Transform your space with museum-quality prints that capture the serene majesty of 19th-century American landscapes. Each reproduction faithfully preserves Kensett's masterful command of light, his precise attention to geological detail, and the transcendent quiet that made him one of America's most celebrated painters.
The Artist's Journey
John Frederick Kensett (1816-1872) rose from humble beginnings as a banknote engraver to become one of America's most influential landscape painters. His seven-year European sojourn in the 1840s, studying the works of Claude Lorrain and J.M.W. Turner, laid the foundation for his unique artistic vision. Upon returning to America, Kensett found his true calling in capturing the distinctive light and atmosphere of the northeastern United States, particularly along the New England coast and the Hudson River Valley.
A Master of Light and Stillness
Kensett's mature style, exemplified in these carefully curated prints, represents the pinnacle of American Luminism. His paintings are distinguished by:
- Crystalline clarity and precision in rendering natural forms
- Extraordinary manipulation of light effects, creating an almost ethereal glow
- Geometric composition that brings order to nature's complexity
- Remarkably still waters that reflect like mirrors
- Subtle gradations of color that create depth and atmosphere
- Meticulous attention to geological formations and coastal features
The Second Generation Hudson River School
As a leading figure in the second generation of the Hudson River School, Kensett helped evolve American landscape painting beyond the dramatic wilderness scenes of his predecessors. Where earlier Hudson River School artists sought the sublime in nature's grandeur, Kensett found transcendence in quietude and careful observation. His works represent:
- A shift toward more intimate, contemplative views of nature
- Increased focus on atmospheric effects and the quality of light
- Greater emphasis on coastal scenes and water reflections
- More refined, less dramatic interpretation of natural forms
- Integration of scientific observation with artistic vision
Our Collection
Each print in our collection is produced using state-of-the-art giclée printing technology on museum-grade, acid-free paper. The carefully calibrated color reproduction process ensures that every nuance of Kensett's masterful technique is preserved, from the subtle variations in his sky treatments to the precise detail of his rock formations.
All prints are made using archival art stocks and UV pigment inks to give up to 200 years life. Prints are sold unframed and unmounted.
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Fine art papers are printed without any additional white border Please let us know at the time of ordering if you would like a small additional white border.
Rolled canvas options have an additional white border of approximately 2.5 inches (7cm) on all 4 sides to aid stretching.
Ready to hang canvas panels are stretched on 1.5 inch deep solid pine frames from sustainable forestry sources. The image is mirrored on all 4 sides to give an aesthetically pleasing finish.
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Why Choose GalleryThane?
- Printed and framed in-house
- Free UK delivery
- Fast international delivery
- Tracking and insurance included in every order
- Fast 1-3 day dispatch
- Gift wrapping service available
- Gallery quality materials
- Sustainable, eco-friendly packaging
- Great customer support
What makes our Prints and Canvas Panels so special
Latest Giclee Printing Technology
We have invested in the latest wide format print technology to produce museum quality giclee prints utilising the highest quality pigment inks to give outstanding colour reproduction.
Museum Quality Archival Fine Art Papers
We print on the finest quality fine art papers with textured, smooth and lustre finishes for prints which last a lifetime.
From aceo miniatures to 40x80 inch large format, every print has our lifetime quality guaranteee.
Solid Wood Frames, Cotton Canvas
All of the wood for our canvas panels and frames is responsibly sourced from manages forests. Our cotton canvas is completely seedless for the highest quality reproduction possible.
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