Ellis’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.

On the Atlantic Front
Ellis Silas English, 1885-1972

Window
Attributed to Harvey Ellis American, 1852–1904

Rocking Chair
Harvey Ellis American, 1852–1904 Made by United Crafts American, founded 1897

J. Ellis Bonham
William Bonnell American, 1804–1865

Under the Metro, Paris
Harry C. Ellis American, 1857-1928

Music (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis (English, 1918–2007) Produced by Bernard Wardle & Co. (British, about 1950/80) England, Barnoldswick

A Burgher of Calais (Jean d'Aire)
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917)

Italian Family Seeking Lost Baggage, Ellis Island
Lewis Wickes Hine American, 1874–1940

Jim and His Daughter
Walter Ufer (American, 1876–1936)

Italian Family Seeking Lost Baggage, Ellis Island
Lewis Wickes Hine American, 1874–1940

5811 South Ellis
Julia Fish American, born 1950

Russian Family, Ellis Island
Lewis Wickes Hine American, 1874–1940

Jewish Grandmother, Ellis Island
Lewis Wickes Hine American, 1874–1940

Czech Grandmother, Ellis Island
Lewis Wickes Hine American, 1874–1940

Syrian-Arab, Ellis Island
Lewis Wickes Hine American, 1874–1940

Panel
Made by Salcia Bahnc (American, born Poland, 1898–1976) United States, New York

Untitled (Laure and Mother in Crotona Park)
Darrel Ellis American, 1958-1992

Ellis County Court House, Waxahachie, Texas
Geoff Winningham American, born 1943

Tall Case Clock
Painted by Uriah Dyer (American, 1849–1927) Works by Silas Hoadley (American, 1786–1870)

An Autumn Evening: Near Rossillon
Adolphe Appian French, 1818-1898