Irving’s work is defined by its folk art sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Nesting Basket (one of a set)
Irving H. Burnside American, 1892–1961

Nesting Basket (one of a set)
Irving H. Burnside American, 1892–1961

Nesting Basket (one of a set)
Irving H. Burnside American, 1892–1961

Nesting Basket (one of a set)
Irving H. Burnside American, 1892–1961

Nesting Basket (one of a set)
Irving H. Burnside American, 1892–1961

Nesting Basket (one of a set)
Irving H. Burnside American, 1892–1961

Nesting Basket (one of a set)
Irving H. Burnside American, 1892–1961

The Hand of Miles Davis, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Nude No. 158, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Rochas Mermaid Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Cigarette No. 17, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Frozen Foods with String Beans, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Underfoot XXX, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Leggy Nude, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Nude No. 105, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Cuzco Children, Cuzco, Peru
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Man Lighting Girl's Cigarette (Jean Patchett), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Truman Capote, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

After Dinner Games, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Mouth (for L'Oréal), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009