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
Grand Inter-State Exposition, Chicago
Eagle's Cage, Lincoln Park
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
Chelsea Bows (Furnishing Fabric)
Produced by Warner Fabrics, plc England, London
God Shiva and Goddess Uma Seated with their Son, Skanda (Somaskanda)
India Tamil Nadu
Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote on Pedestal
Westward Ho!/Pioneer Pitcher
Handkerchief
Engraved by Rymer and Son (English, active c. 1812) England, London
Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote
Westward Ho!/Pioneer Celery Vase
Rene Magritte with his Picture "The Son of Man," Brussels
Bill Brandt English, 1904–1983
Westward Ho!/Pioneer Goblet (one of a set of four)