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

The Captive Slave (Ira Aldridge)
John Philip Simpson (English, 1782–1847)

Side Chair
Maker unknown Painted decoration by John Philip Fondé (1794–1831) Philadelphia

Couple in Bed
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

The Indestructibles
Philip Evergood American, 1901–1973

Bad Times
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

Cape
Diane Simpson American, born 1935

Untitled
Lorna Simpson American, born 1960

Suit
Lorna Simpson American, born 1960

Red Box
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

Green Sea
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

Outline
Lorna Simpson American, born 1960

Rite
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

Portrait II
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

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
Philip Pearlstein American, 1924-2022

Pile Up
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913-1980

Pleasures I
Philip Guston American, born Canada 1913-1980

Drawing for Cape (A)
Diane Simpson American, born 1935