John’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.
Side Chair
Maker unknown Painted decoration by John Philip Fondé (1794–1831) Philadelphia
The Captive Slave (Ira Aldridge)
John Philip Simpson (English, 1782–1847)
Couple in Bed
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980
The Indestructibles
Philip Evergood American, 1901–1973
Bad Times
Red Box
Green Sea
Rite
Portrait II
Man and Female Nude Leaning on a Chair
Philip Pearlstein American, 1924-2022
John Philip Kemble
Martin Archer Shee (Irish, 1769–1850)
Untitled
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913-1980
Nude on Hammock
Pile Up
Pleasures I
Philip Guston American, born Canada 1913-1980
A Path in the Woods
Philips de Koninck Dutch, 1619-1688
Two Nude Figures with Flowers
Philip Evergood American, 1901-1973
Judith Slaying Holofernes, plate six from The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612) after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574)
Havana
Philip-Lorca diCorcia American, born 1951
Girl in Striped Robe