Edith’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
Edith B. Murphy (American, b. around 1888, active 1930s) La Grange, Illinois, United States
Tassels
Nasca Nazca Valley, south coast, Peru
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; Athens
Lekanis (Covered Dish)
Stamnos (Mixing Jar)
Attributed to the Chicago Painter Greek; Athens
Oct. 31, 1978 (Today Series, "Tuesday")
On Kawara American, born Japan, 1933-2014
Human Nature/Life Death
Bruce Nauman American, born 1941
Tureen
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840
Fragments
France, Lyon
Buddha Seated in Meditation
Thailand, Cambodia or Laos
Standing Female Nude
Arthur B. Davies American, 1862-1928
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Hermann Dudley Murphy (American, 1867–1945)
Waraji or Zori and Tabi Socks
Japan
Altarpiece of the Virgin and Child
Spain, El Burgo de Osma
Attributed to the Euaion Painter Greek; Athens
Tartessians
Pair of Earrings
Roman; probably Egypt
Camel and Rider
China
Calla Lilies
Arthur B. Carles American, 1882–1952
Seated Girl with Basket
Edith Langdale American, active 19th century