Miner Kilbourne Kellogg
Miner Kilbourne Kellogg (1814-1889) was an American painter noted for his Orientalist work, an art historian and art collector.
Miner Kilbourne Kellogg | |
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Born | 1814 Manlius Square, New York |
Died | 1889 |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Painter, art historian and art collector |
Movement | Orientalist |
Spouse | Celia Logan |
Life and career
Kellogg was born in Manlius Square, New York in 1814.[1] He painted primarily portraits, figures and landscapes. At one time he worked as a courier on behalf of the United States Department of State. As a courier he traveled to Europe.[2] Kellogg also was a land surveyor in Texas.[3] He also was an art historian and an art collector. His personal art collection included works attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.[2] He died in Toledo, Ohio in 1889.[1]
His archives are held in the collections of the University of Texas at Austin and the Indiana Historical Society.[3][4] In 1851 he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Honorary Academician.
Notable collections
- Persian Women, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.[1]
Works
- Head of an Arab Girl, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Jerusalem, Israel, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Armenian Lady, Pera, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Armenian Girl of Pera, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Peasant Woman, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Persian Girl, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Persian Woman, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Persian Women, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Persian Women, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Turk, Azani, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Turkish Girl of Constantinople, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Head of a Lady, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Greek Lady, Brusa, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Greek Lady, Pera, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Greek Girl at the English Palace, Pera, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Greek Costume of Troy, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Consumptive Young Lady of New Orleans, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Two Women in an Italian Landscape, 1854 oil painting, Smithsonian American Art Museum
References
- "Persian Women". Search Collections. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- "Kellogg, Miner K. (Miner Kilbourne), 1814-1889". Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. The Frick Collection. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- Richter, W.H. "Miner Kilbourne Kellogg Papers, 1825-1887". Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- Gressitt, Alexandra S. "Miner Kilbourne Kellogg Papers, 1841-1863, 1961-1962". Manuscripts & Archives. Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved 10 January 2013.