Artist

Herbert Lyman Emerson

1908–1983

132130

Works

Years lived

Painter

Style

Herbert’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.

Selected works

132130 pieces

Untitled (for a Propaganda Poster)

Herbert Lyman Emerson American, 1908–1983

Century of Progress Exposition, Travel, and Transport Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective

Edward Herbert Bennett (American, born England, 1874-1954) Robert E. Spaulding, Jr. (American, 1903-1996)

Bean pot

Lyman, Fenton & Co. American, 1849–1852 Bennington, Vermont

Portière

Designed by Anna G. Lyman (American, active 1880/1900) Executed by Associated Artists, 1833–1907 United States, Illinois, Chicago

Anne-Sophie Herbert, Comtess de Carnarvon

Jean Morin French, c. 1590-1650

United States Post Office, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation

Edward Herbert Bennett American, born England 1874–1954

Chicago Tribune Tower Competition, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation Study

Edward Herbert Bennett American, born England 1874-1954

50 Years Bauhaus Exhibition Poster

Herbert Bayer American, born Austria, 1900-1985

Mrs. Herbert Duckworth

Julia Margaret Cameron English, 1815–1879

Mrs. Herbert Duckworth with Florence Fisher, George Duckworth, and Herbert Fisher

Julia Margaret Cameron English, 1815–1879

To Make the World a Decent Place to Live in

Herbert Paus (American, 1880-1946) printed by Edwards and Deutsch Lithography Company

"Pickering Tor," Dove Dale

Peter Henry Emerson English, born Cuba, 1856–1936

Herbert Esche's Daughter

Edvard Munch Norwegian, 1863-1944

Snuff Jar

Lyman, Fenton & Company American, 1849–52 Bennington, Vermont

America the Hope of All who Suffer

Herbert Paus (American, 1880-1946) printed by Strobridge Lithography Company published by United States Food Administration

Diamonds (Drapery Fabric)

Designed by Albert Herbert (American, 1928-2008) Produced by Knoll Textiles (Founded 1947) United States, New York, New York

"Pike Pool" (from below)

Peter Henry Emerson English, born Cuba, 1856–1936

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Jacobs House, Middleton, Wisconsin, Perspective

Frank Lloyd Wright American, 1867–1959

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Daniel Chester French (American, 1850–1931)

"Pike Pool," Beresford Dale

Peter Henry Emerson English, born Cuba, 1856–1936