Copelin’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.

Michigan Avenue, South from Jackson Street
Copelin & Melander American, active mid 19th century

Harriet Warner Walker, approximately 3 years old
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Portrait of a young woman
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Untitled (standing woman)
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Jefferson Park, Chicago, from the series "Stereoscopic Views of Chicago and Vicinity"
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Woman seated at desk
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Wedding Portrait
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Artesian Well, Central Park, Chicago
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Grand Inter-State Exposition, Chicago
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Grand Inter-State Exposition, Chicago
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Eagle's Cage, Lincoln Park
Copelin and Son American, active late 19th century

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)

Priest and Boy
Lawrence Carmichael Earle American, 1845-1921

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)

Fishing Craft near the Cliffs at Collioure
Adolphe Appian French, 1818-1898

Interior of St. Mark's, Venice
David Dalhoff Neal (American, 1838–1915)

Nighthawks
Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

Lion (One of a Pair, South Pedestal)
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) American Bronze Founding Company (American, founded 1886) Chicago