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

Ronald Brooks Kitaj (1932 - 2007)
Ronald Brooks Kitaj
1932 - 2007
Salman Toor (1983)
Salman Toor
1983
Michael Mazur (1935 - 2009)
Michael Mazur
1935 - 2009
Gertrude Morgan (1900 - 1980)
Gertrude Morgan
1900 - 1980
Bob Thompson (1937 - 1966)
Bob Thompson
1937 - 1966
Youssef Nabil (1972)
Youssef Nabil
1972
Arthur Ignatius Keller (1867 - 1924)
Arthur Ignatius Keller
1867 - 1924
Ansel Easton Adams (1902 - 1984)
Ansel Easton Adams
1902 - 1984
Clark Voorhees (1871 - 1933)
Clark Voorhees
1871 - 1933
Todd Siler (1953)
Todd Siler
1953
Marguerite Yourcenar (1903 - 1987)
Marguerite Yourcenar
1903 - 1987
Cleve Gray (1918 - 2004)
Cleve Gray
1918 - 2004
Horace Wolcott Robbins (1842 - 1904)
Horace Wolcott Robbins
1842 - 1904
Robert Morris (1931 - 2018)
Robert Morris
1931 - 2018
Carol Bove (1971)
Carol Bove
1971
Arthur Polonsky (1925 - 2019)
Arthur Polonsky
1925 - 2019

Creators Cubism

Louay Kayyali (1934 - 1978)
Louay Kayyali
1934 - 1978
Fritz Haller (1924 - 2012)
Fritz Haller
1924 - 2012
Aroldo Bonzagni (1887 - 1918)
Aroldo Bonzagni
1887 - 1918
Karl Caspar (1879 - 1956)
Karl Caspar
1879 - 1956
Hans Richter (1888 - 1976)
Hans Richter
1888 - 1976
Hans Strohbach (1891 - 1949)
Hans Strohbach
1891 - 1949
Luis Potosi (1937)
Luis Potosi
1937
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac (1910 - 1985)
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac
1910 - 1985
Helmuth Westhoff (1891 - 1977)
Helmuth Westhoff
1891 - 1977
Boris Mendelevich Rapoport (1939 - 2004)
Boris Mendelevich Rapoport
1939 - 2004
Karl Felix Eisengräber (1874 - 1940)
Karl Felix Eisengräber
1874 - 1940
Luc Peire (1916 - 1994)
Luc Peire
1916 - 1994
Ueli Schmutz (1932 - 2024)
Ueli Schmutz
1932 - 2024
Zigrid Osvaldovna Kulbakh (1908 - 1997)
Zigrid Osvaldovna Kulbakh
1908 - 1997
Barbara Morgan (1900 - 1992)
Barbara Morgan
1900 - 1992
Rodolfo Martini (1944)
Rodolfo Martini
1944