30767577 http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6835v9m revised SNAC: Social Networks and Archival Context revised 2015-09-17 machine CPF merge program Merge v2.0 revised 2016-08-12T13:01:03 machine SNAC EAC-CPF Parser Bulk ingest into SNAC Database revised 2016-08-12T13:01:03 human System Service (system@localhost) created 2026-05-27 machine SNAC EAC-CPF Serializer SNAC Identity Constellation serialized to EAC-CPF person Coyler, Vincent, 1825-1886. presumed 1825 1886 Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872. Colyer, Vincent, 1825-1888 Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872. Papers, 1832-1872. Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872. Papers, 1832-1872. 4 boxes (1 cu. ft.) The papers of John Frederick Kensett consist mostly of correspondence, 1832-1872, that dipicts 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, throught 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 papaers relating to the art exhibit at the Metropolitan Fair, 1864. American Periodical Series I