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Lake George

Artist John Frederick Kensett (American ; 1816-1872)
Date1853
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensionsframe: 23 5/8 x 31 5/8 in. (60 x 80.3 cm)
Classification(s)
  • PAINTING
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John W. Field in memory of her husband
Terms
  • landscape
  • mountains
  • Lake George, NY
  • boats
  • trees
Object number1887.1.1
Collections
Inscribedl.r. in oil: FK/53
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceThe artist; to Mr. John W. Field, 1853; to Mrs. John W. Field; to present collection, 1887
Exhibitions
Exhibition History"Title unknown". New York, NY: National Academy of Design, 1856. (#187).

"Great Central Fair." Philadelphia, PA: The National Museum of American Art, 1864.

"The Field Art Collection." Williamstown, MA: Goodrich Hall, Summer 1887.

"Pictures Presented to Williams College in 1887." Williamstown, MA: Lawrence Hall, East and West Wings, 1890. (south wall, middle).

"Romantic Art in America." Pittsfield, MA: Berkshire Arts Center, May 1-June 7, 1963.

"John F. Kensett: 1816-1872." New York, NY: The American Federation of Arts, September 1968-June 1969.

"Williams-Albany Institute Exchange Exhibition." Albany, NY: The Albany Institute of History and Art, September 15-October 25, 1969.

"Adirondack Paintings." Plattsburgh, NY: The Myers Fine Art Gallery, State University College, January 9-30, 1972. (#34).

"John F. Kensett Centennial Show." Darien, CT: The Darien Historical Society, Inc., October 1-22, 1972. (#6).

"Artists of Lake George 1776-1976, Special Bicentennial Exhibition." Glens Falls, NY: The Hyde Collection, June 26-September 8, 1976. (#13).

"American Art from the Permanent Collection." Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, August 12, 1984-May 17, 1985.

"Highlights from the Permanent Collection." Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, October 19, 1986-March 8, 1987.

"The Natural World: Selections from the Permanent Collection." Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, October 21, 1989-January 8, 1990. (no#)

"Highlights of American Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection." Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, February 23, 1991-January 17, 1993.(rotating works).

Imbriani, Susan (curator). "American Landscapes from the Permanent Collection." Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, January 30-May 16, 1993.(no#)

Gengarelly, W. Anthony & Vivian Patterson (curators). "The Wilderness Cult: Americans and the Land, 1850-1925." Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, February 25-June 11, 1995.(#37).

Patterson, Vivian (curator). "An American Identity: 19th Century American Art." Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, Bloedel & Weston Galleries, July 8, 1995-June 1, 1997 (exhibition extended)

"Celebrating 75 Years - American Dreams: American Art Before 1950 in the Williams College Museum of Art.". Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, June 30, 2001 thru an extended period (Aaron Gallery).

"American Dreams: American Art Before 1950 in the Williams College Museum of Art." (reinstallation). Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, April 12, 2003-June 12, 2005.

"American Dreams: American Art Before 1950 in the Williams College Museum of Art." (Reinstallation- Weston Rotunda). Williamstown, MA: Williams College Museum of Art, June 18- December 6, 2005.

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