Copelin’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Jefferson Park, Chicago, from the series "Stereoscopic Views of Chicago and Vicinity"
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Artesian Well, Central Park, Chicago
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Grand Inter-State Exposition, Chicago
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Grand Inter-State Exposition, Chicago
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Eagle's Cage, Lincoln Park
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Coffee or Tea Service
Webster Manufacturing Company (American, 1866–74) Brooklyn, New York

Lighthouse Clock
Simon Willard and Sons American, 1753–1848 Roxbury, Massachusetts

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Butter Dish
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Father and Son with Eggs, Cuzco
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Pioneer Covered Compote
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

God Shiva and Goddess Uma Seated with their Son, Skanda (Somaskanda)
India Tamil Nadu

Chelsea Bows (Furnishing Fabric)
Produced by Warner Fabrics, plc England, London

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote on Pedestal
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Handkerchief
Engraved by Rymer and Son (English, active c. 1812) England, London

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Pitcher
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote on Pedestal
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Rene Magritte with his Picture "The Son of Man," Brussels
Bill Brandt English, 1904–1983

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Celery Vase
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Goblet (one of a set of four)
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania