David J. Kennedy (painter)

David J. Kennedy (1822-1898) was a Scottish-American landscape painter. He was born in Dundee, Scotland, and immigrated to the United States in 1852, settling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Kennedy was known for his detailed and often romantic depictions of the American landscape, particularly scenes of the Pennsylvania countryside, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and other locations in the northeastern United States. He worked primarily in watercolor, but also produced oil paintings.

His style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, often capturing the atmospheric effects of light and weather. He frequently included figures in his landscapes, adding a sense of scale and narrative.

Kennedy exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and other major art institutions. His paintings are held in numerous public and private collections. While not achieving the widespread fame of some of his contemporaries, he enjoyed a solid reputation as a respected landscape artist during his lifetime.