John Frederick Kensett: The Luminist Vision John Frederick Kensett, born in Cheshire, Connecticut, in 1816, emerged as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning American art scene during the mid-19th century. Initially apprenticed to his father’s engraving firm, Kensett’s artistic inclinations soon led him away from the meticulous lines of printmaking and toward the vibrant, atmospheric landscapes that would define his legacy. His journey was marked by a deliberate rejection of commercial pursuits and a passionate pursuit of capturing the essence of nature – a pursuit he termed “luminism.” This sty…