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John Ross Key (1837-1920) John Ross Key, born in Hagerstown, Maryland was raised by his grandfather Francis Scott Key. He was a painter of landscapes and historical works throughout America. He is also known for his etchings, illustrations and works in charcoal. He was a member of the Society of Washington artists and the Boston Art Club. Information courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions Inc. Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) Rockwell Kent was a critically acclaimed painter, muralist, printmaker, book illustrator, graphic artist, expert on typography, architect, builder, and craftsman. He lived in Maine, Newfoundland, Alaska, Greenland, and the Adirondacks. He was also an author, lecturer, explorer, farmer, dairyman, social activist, and amateur politician. His individuality, nonconformist views, and outspoken support of leftist causes during the early twentieth century through the 1950s brought him denunciation at the height of his career, [...] Click here to continue reading. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Born 1917, died 1963. 35th President of the United States. The youngest man (43 years old) ever to be elected President and the fourth to be assassinated, on November 22, 1963. William Sergeant Kendall (1869-1938) Kendall studied at the Art Students League, with Eakins in Philadelphia, and in Paris. He was a member of the National Academy, Newport Art Association, and the Society of American Artists. He exhibited at the Paris Salon, Columbian Expo (Chicago), Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Pan-Am Expo (Buffalo, 1901), St. Louis Expo (1904), and the National Academy of Design. His work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum [...] Click here to continue reading. Lucy Kemp-Welch (English, 1869 to 1958) Lucy Kemp-Welch is best known for her depictions of horses. Showing talent as a young girl and first exhibiting a painting at the age of fourteen, Kemp-Welch studied at Hubert von Herkomer’s art school. She was a favorite student and took over as principal in 1905. She enjoyed working outdoors and often completed several sketches in oil in preparation for her more finished paintings. She exhibited at the [...] Click here to continue reading. Charles Henry Kellner (1890-1979) A Chicago painter, Kellner was born in Kasa, Czechoslovakia in 1890. His family moved to New York and Charles eventually moved to Chicago. He studied with Victor Higgins, W.J. Reynolds, and Harry Lachman. He was a member of the Chicago Society of Artists, All-Illinois Society of Fine Artists, and the Chicago Palette and Chisel Club. Kellner exhibited murals at the Illinois Building at the New York Worlds Fair (1939), the [...] Click here to continue reading. Irene Borden Keep (American, 1876 to 1954) Irene Borden Keep was listed in the Tulane catalogue as a special art student 1900 to 1902 and as a pottery worker 1903 to 1904. She decorated for Newcomb Pottery. Katsina According to sources on the Hopi Reservation the correct spelling of these Hopi spirit dolls is katsina. The Hopi do not have the “ch” sound (church) in their language. The white man has, over time, changed the word in spelling and pronunciation to be Kachina (the Anglicized version). The Handbook of North American Indians uses the spelling “kachina.” Both examples appear in auction catalogues, and we attempt to use both examples in the [...] Click here to continue reading. Carl Kahler (1855-1926?) Carl Kahler was born in Linz, Austria, 1855. Little is known of his early years, but later in life he traveled extensively, exhibiting his work in Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Vienna, Australia, and throughout the United States. Much sought after for his opulent pet portraits, Kahler became a New York society favorite. In 1919, he became a member of th Society of Independent Artists. Kahler’s work is represented internationally in museums and [...] Click here to continue reading. Mervin M. Jules (1912-1994) Mervin Jules was born in Baltimore in 1912. The son of a men’s haberdasher, Jules was encouraged by his parents to pursue a musical career. By the time he graduated from Baltimore City College in 1930, he was determined to paint and teach art. After completing a four-year course at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts, and the Art Students League in New York (under Thomas Hart Benton). [...] Click here to continue reading. |
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