Polly’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Raven's Ridge
Polly Barton (American, born 1956) Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Sampler
Polly Bedford (American, born c. 1778/1779) United States, Massachusetts, Marblehead

Mary (Polly) Lawton Bringhurst
James Peale (American, 1749–1831)

Jill and Polly in the Bathroom
Tina Barney American, born 1945

Elements I
Nancy Hemenway Barton (American, 1920–2008) Mouse Island, Maine, and Washington, DC, United States

Fall
Nancy Hemenway Barton (American, 1920–2008) Mouse Island, Maine and Washington, DC, United States

Ascent
Nancy Hemenway Barton (American, 1920–2008) Mouse Island, Maine, United States

Dandelion
Nancy Hemenway Barton (American, 1920–2008) Mouse Island, Maine, United States

Helen Keller with Polly Thompson
Yousuf Karsh Canadian, born Turkish Armenia, 1908–2002

Minnie
Ed Paschke American, 1939-2004

Cirrocumulus and Nimbus
Roger Brown American, 1941–1997

Leaning Tower of Touhy
Roger Brown American, 1941–1997

Royal Pheasants
Fon Abomey, Republic of Benin

Cloudy Night, a Picture That Can Be Hung Upside Down
Roger Brown American, 1941–1997

Paldao Ectoplastic Desk (no. 4106)
Gilbert Rohde (American, 1894–1944) Herman Miller Furniture Company (American, founded 1923) Zeeland, Michigan

Sally Slips Bye-Bye
Jim Nutt American, born 1938

Colonel Barton
Artist Unknown (Likely American or British, 19th century)

Parallel Manipulation
Christina Ramberg American, 1946-1995

Basket Pattern Quilt
Mary Katharine Ashbrook Hill (American, 1843–1927) Southern Illinois, United States