Rockwell Kent
1882–1971
Introduction
Rockwell Kent (June 21, 1882 – March 13, 1971) was an American painter, printmaker, illustrator, writer, sailor, adventurer and voyager.
Wikidata identifier
Q114405
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Introduction
Kent was trained as an architectural draftsman and studied architecture at Columbia University. He is best known for his illustrations of adventure stories, such as Melville's "Moby Dick," and his landscapes of remote places, such as Alaska, Tierra del Fuego, and Greenland. He favored a precise rendering of forms, with strong contrasts of light and dark. American artist and author, trained in architecture at Columbia University. Comment on works: Landscapes
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, author, genre artist, graphic artist, illustrator, jeweler, painter, sailor, sculptor, writer
ULAN identifier
500006820
Names
Rockwell Kent, Hogarth, William Hogarth, Kent, Rock Kent, Rokuell Kent, Rokuėll Kent, kent r., רוקול קנט
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44 works
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Night Flight
1941 -
Nightmare
c. 1940 -
Moonlight, Winter
c. 1940 -
"Das Ding an Sich" - Self Portrait
1934 -
Mala
1933 -
The Drifter
1933 -
Sophia
1933 -
Starry Night
1933 -
(Greenland Stamp)
1932 -
Sea and Sky
1931, published 1932 -
Diver
1931 -
Fair Wind
1931 -
(Hand Holding Sword)
1931 -
Home Port
1931 -
Prometheus
1931, published 1933 -
Farewell
1931 -
The Lookout
1930 -
Bowsprit
1930 -
Hail and Farewell
1930 -
(Invitation to Tea)
1930 -
Starlight
1930 -
Alaska
1928 -
The Lovers
1928 -
Shepherdess
1927 -
Final Encounter
c. 1927–1930 -
Moby Dick in Full Strength
c. 1927–1930 -
Masthead
1926 -
Twilight of Man
1926 -
Puffin Rock, Ireland
1926–1927 -
The Kathleen
1923
44 works