Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) Rockwell Kent (1882–1971) was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, writer, sailor, adventurer and voyager. He developed a signature style of sculptural characterizations and traveled widely, illustrating his accounts of trips to Greenland, Alaska, and the Strait of Magellan. Early Life & Education: Kent was born in Tarrytown Heights, NY, to Sara Ann Holgate and Rockwell Kent Sr. He attended Horace Mann School in New York City and studied with Arthur Wesley Dow at the Art Students League in 1900. His fascination with wilderness began early on, fueled b…