Chas.’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Angelica's Grotto, No. 26 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

View from "Bridge of Sighs", No. 20 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Ole Bull's Concert Room", No. 34 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

Entrance to "Long Route", No. 16 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Deserted Chamber", No. 17 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Grand Crossing", No. 25 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

Dining in "Great Relief", No. 28 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Wandering Willie's Spring", No. 12 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Rosa's Bower", No. 40 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

Entrance to "Rocky Hall", No. 14 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Wild Hall", No. 23 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Bottomless Pit" and "Bridge of Sighs", No. 19 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Gorin's Dome", No. 18 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

"Bandit Hall", No. 30 from the series "Mammoth Cave Views"
Chas. Waldack American, active 1860s

Chair (Kiti Cha Enzi)
Swahili Lamu, Kenya Eastern and Southern Africa

Seated Female Clown (Mademoiselle Cha-U-Kao), plate one from Elles
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901) published by Gustave Pellet (French, 1859-1919) probably printed by Auguste Clot (French, 1858-1936)

Tea Caddy (Cha-ire)
Japan

CHA-CON Comet, from A-ZYM
Antonia Contro American, born 1957

Green Room, White House
Chas. S. Cudlip American, active late 19th century

Marble Room
Chas. S. Cudlip American, active late 19th century