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Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
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Sculpture
James Kent (1763-1847)
Title
James Kent (1763-1847)
Date
1840
Medium
Painted plaster
Dimensions
Overall: 26 x 16 x 10 1/4 in. ( 66 x 40.6 x 26 cm )
Description
Portrait bust.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. John Jay
Object Number
1840.4
Marks
brass plaque: "JAMES KENT/SHOBAL V. CLEVENGER/PRESENTED BY JOHN JAY, Nov. 3, 1840"
Gallery Label
Kent was born in Fredericksburgh, New York, the son of Moss and Hannah (Rogers) Kent. He practiced law first in Poughkeepsie, New York, and later in New York City. His career on the bench began with his appointment to the New York Supreme Court in 1798; he became chief judge six years later. From 1814 to 1823, when he retired, Kent was chancellor of the New York Court of Chancery. He was elected an honorary member of The New-York Historical Society in 1813 and its fifth president in 1828.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
