Rockwell Kent (1882 - 1971) - photo 1

Rockwell Kent

Rockwell Kent is an American artist, illustrator, and writer. He was born and raised in New York City and began his art career in the early 1920s.

Kent worked in a variety of genres and styles, including realism, expressionism, and cubism. Kent became known for his book illustrations as well as his paintings and prints. His work was frequently published in Harper's Weekly, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair magazines and newspapers.

He also illustrated many books, including famous works by Ernest Hemingway and Herman Melville. Kent was also an activist and political activist. He was an advocate of socialist ideals and participated in political movements. In addition, he was a traveler and explorer, having made several trips to Alaska and other far northern territories.

Kent was also a writer and author of several books, including the autobiographical novel It's Me, O Lord! and a book about his travels. Kent's style was recognizable and original, and he was known for his powerful compositions, bright colors, and pronounced contours. His work remained popular even after his death in 1971, and many can be seen in museums and art galleries around the world.

Date and place of birt:21 june 1882, Tarrytown (New York), USA
Date and place of death:13 march 1971, Plattsburgh (New York), USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Illustrator, Painter, Writer
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Cubism, Expressionism, Modern art, Post War Art, Regionalism

Creators USA

Edward Weston (1886 - 1958)
Edward Weston
1886 - 1958
Jose Guerrero (1914 - 1991)
Jose Guerrero
1914 - 1991
Pierre Chareau (1883 - 1950)
Pierre Chareau
1883 - 1950
George Brecht (1926 - 2008)
George Brecht
1926 - 2008
Philip Grausman (1935)
Philip Grausman
1935
Willis Seaver Adams (1842 - 1921)
Willis Seaver Adams
1842 - 1921
Cheyney Thompson (1975)
Cheyney Thompson
1975
Refik Anadol (1985)
Refik Anadol
1985
Frank Frazetta (1928 - 2010)
Frank Frazetta
1928 - 2010
Sherrie Levine (1947)
Sherrie Levine
1947
Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872 - 1930)
Charles Webster Hawthorne
1872 - 1930
William Herbert Dunton (1878 - 1936)
William Herbert Dunton
1878 - 1936
Rolph Scarlett (1889 - 1984)
Rolph Scarlett
1889 - 1984
Ernest Viveiros (1954)
Ernest Viveiros
1954
Bruce Nauman (1941)
Bruce Nauman
1941
Francis Brown (1891 - 1971)
Francis Brown
1891 - 1971

Creators Cubism

Hans Werdehausen (1910 - 1977)
Hans Werdehausen
1910 - 1977
Amoako Boafo (1984)
Amoako Boafo
1984
Hans Jaenisch (1907 - 1989)
Hans Jaenisch
1907 - 1989
Ivan Vasilievich Kliun (1873 - 1943)
Ivan Vasilievich Kliun
1873 - 1943
Wobbe Alkema (1900 - 1984)
Wobbe Alkema
1900 - 1984
Jan Sluijters (1881 - 1957)
Jan Sluijters
1881 - 1957
Pedro Anacker (1962)
Pedro Anacker
1962
Nikolai Astrup (1890 - 1928)
Nikolai Astrup
1890 - 1928
Jumaldi Alfi (1973)
Jumaldi Alfi
1973
Artur Stoll (1947 - 2003)
Artur Stoll
1947 - 2003
Heinz Sprenger (1914 - 1984)
Heinz Sprenger
1914 - 1984
Kenneth Miller Adams (1897 - 1966)
Kenneth Miller Adams
1897 - 1966
Walter Nessler (1912 - 2001)
Walter Nessler
1912 - 2001
Ernst Schumacher-Salig (1905 - 1963)
Ernst Schumacher-Salig
1905 - 1963
Constancia Nery (1936)
Constancia Nery
1936
Georg Meistermann (1911 - 1990)
Georg Meistermann
1911 - 1990
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