{"product_id":"the-sea","title":"The Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Frederick Kensett (American, 1816–1872)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 1\/2\" x 30 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Artwork: \u003c\/strong\u003e(1872) \"\u003cspan\u003eThis contemplative seascape likely depicts the Long Island Sound from Contentment Island, Darien, Connecticut, where Kensett lived and worked from 1867 until his death in 1872. In this boldly simplified composition, the artist distilled nature to its most essential elements—land, sea, and sky—the last covering two-thirds of the canvas. Small sailboats dot the horizon, creating the illusion of depth and emphasizing the limitlessness of the ocean. Such views were widely popular with urban collectors, who often sought out meditative idealizations of nature as antidotes to fast-paced city life.\" - (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/11321\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York - The Sea\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Frederick Kensett","offers":[{"title":"No Size Selected (Select a Size)","offer_id":49887652544755,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replica Size (15 1\/2\" x 30 1\/2\")","offer_id":49887848890611,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Signature Size (12 3\/4\" x 25 1\/8\")","offer_id":49887848923379,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Size (15 5\/8\" x 30 3\/4\")","offer_id":49887848956147,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallery Size (19 1\/8\" x 37 3\/4\")","offer_id":49887848988915,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Statement Size (24 3\/4\" x 48 3\/4\")","offer_id":49887849021683,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grand Size (29 5\/8\" x 58 1\/2\")","offer_id":49887849054451,"sku":null,"price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Estate Size (34 7\/8\" x 68 3\/4\")","offer_id":49887849087219,"sku":null,"price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Museum Size (41 7\/8\" x 82 3\/4\")","offer_id":49887849119987,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/5738\/6483\/files\/TheSea.jpg?v=1790459508","url":"https:\/\/commissionedpaintings.com\/products\/the-sea","provider":"Commissioned Paintings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}