Wesley’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.

The Dan Ryan Expressway
Wesley Willis American, 1963-2003

The Dan Ryan Expressway past 51st toward 47th St.
Wesley Willis American, 1963-2003

Love of Winter
George Wesley Bellows (American, 1882–1925)

Boats at Rest
Arthur Wesley Dow (American, 1857–1922)

Strategy: Sever/Isolate
Willie Doherty Irish, born 1959

Centre Bridge
Edward Willis Redfield (American, 1869–1965)

My Mother
George Wesley Bellows (American, 1882–1925)

Nude Man and Woman
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

The Law is too Slow
George Wesley Bellows (American, 1882-1925) printed by Bolton Coit Brown (American, 1864-1936)

Nude Woman Bending Over
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

Nude
Willi Baumeister German, 1889–1955

Sketch of Emma Bellows
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

Dance at Insane Asylum
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

A Stag at Sharkey's
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

Morning, Nude Sketch
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

Anne
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

Barricade
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

Artist's Evening
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

The Shower Bath
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925

The Cliff Dwellers
George Wesley Bellows American, 1882-1925