John Frederick Kensett: The Luminist’s Pursuit of Light and Atmosphere Born in Cheshire, Connecticut, in 1816, John Frederick Kensett's journey from engraving to becoming a pivotal figure in the Hudson River School is a compelling story of artistic evolution. Initially apprenticed to his father’s engraving firm, he quickly found himself drawn to the burgeoning field of landscape painting – a departure that required considerable determination and a willingness to embrace new techniques. His early years were marked by a series of moves, including stints in New York and Albany, as he navigated…