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

Polychrome Jar
Isabel Medina Toribio, Aitiye’ (Zia Pueblo, c. 1884–1939) Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico

Polychrome Basket
Isabel Hanson (Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, 1880/85-1964) Inyo county, California

Gang Member, Sons of the Devil
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Sons of the Devil
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Mademoiselle Isabelle Lemonnier
Attributed to Édouard Manet French, 1832-1883

Latin Kings, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Office Girls
Isabel Bishop American, 1902-1988

Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy; Isabelle of Bourbon (?)
Flemish

Westside, Chicago, from the series "Graffiti"
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Gang Member, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Latin Kings, Near Wilson Avenue, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Gang Scene, Sons of the Devil, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Isabel de Borbon
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828) after Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599-1660)

Sons of the Devil, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Conversation
Isabel Bishop American, 1902-1988

Sons of the Devil, Chicago "Duende"
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Offerings to Oggun
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Putting on the Jacket
Isabel Bishop (American, 1902–1988) printed by Stephen Sholinsky of Stem Graphics, New York published by Sylvan Cole Gallery, New York

Study Head of a Bearded Man
Frans Floris, I (Netherlandish, by 1520–1570)

Sweet Sixteen
Isabel Bishop (American, 1902–1988) printed by Stephen Sholinsky of Stem Graphics, New York published by Sylvan Cole Gallery, New York