Miner Kilbourne Kellogg (1814-1889) was an American painter noted for his Orientalist work, an art historian and art collector.
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![]() A relief of Miner Kilbourne Kellogg, 1839, by Shobal Vail Clevenger | |
Born | 1814 Manlius Square, New York |
Died | 1889 |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Painter, art historian and art collector |
Movement | Orientalist |
Spouse | Celia Logan |
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.
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