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

Coverlet
W. Coller (American, active c. 1850s) United States, Pennsylvania, Perry County, Landisburg

This Person
Geng Jianyi Chinese, born 1962
![Untitled [night view, store front with pennants]](https://www.artic.edu/iiif/2/af6e2fb3-0de0-db18-72cc-a996d27f2252/full/400,/0/default.jpg)
Untitled [night view, store front with pennants]
W. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978

Wall
Robert W. Mallary (American, 1917-1997) printed by Emil Weddige published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Masked Figure
Robert W. Mallary (American, 1917-1997) printed by Emil Weddige published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Bahamas Coal Vendor, Nassau
Joseph W. Jicha American, born 1901

Marine Drinking, Battle for Saipan
W. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978

William W. Welch
Sheldon Peck American, 1797–1868

Así es el nuevo orden nazi (This Is The New Nazi Regime)
Robert W. Mallary American, 1917-1997

Berry Bowl
Design attributed to George W. Shiebler (American, 1846–1920) Produced by George W. Shiebler (1876–91) or produced by George W. Shiebler and Company (1892–1910) New York

World War II
W. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978

Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Bennett, Parsons, Frost and Thomas (American, 1914–1944) Cyrus W. Thomas (American, 20th century)

Fisherman's Home on Telegraph Hill
John W. Winkler American, 1890-1979

Saints of the Christian Church
John W. Mulder (American, 1924- 2012) United States, Illinois, Wheaton

If I Forget Thee, Oh Jerusalem
John W. Mulder (American, 1924-2012) United States, Illinois, Wheaton

Cranequin ( Winder ) for a Crossbow
South German; possibly Nuremberg Master H W over W

Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus
Jo Davidson American, 1883–1952

Full Moon
Nathan W. Pease American, 1936–1918

My Daughter Juanita, 1953
W. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978