S.’s work is defined by its folk art sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Mug
S. Bell and Sons American, 1882-1908 Strasburg, Virginia
Pitcher
Attributed to S. Bell & Son American, c. 1882–1908 Strasburg, Virginia
Flower Pot
S. Bell & Son American, c. 1882–1908 Strasburg, Virginia
White
Designed by Vanessa Bell (English, 1879–1961) Produced by Omega Workshop England, London
Untitled (Terminal Series)
Larry Bell American, born 1939
Bell
Greek; Thessaly
Bell (nao)
China, probably Hunan province
"Rock Crystal" Vase
Thomas Webb & Sons Stourbridge, England, founded 1837
Bell Krater (Mixing Bowl)
Manner of the Niobid Painter Greek; Athens
Lekythos (Oil Jar)
Attributed to the Achilles Painter Greek; Athens
Lily
William S. Schwartz (American, born Smarhoń, Russian Empire, now Belarus, 1896-1977)
Flood Victims of Harrisburg
Terry Husebye American, born 1945
Card Table
Isaac Vose & Son (American, 1819–25) Carving attributed to Thomas Wightman (American, active 1797–1825) Boston
The Builders
Jacob Lawrence American, 1917-2000
The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father
Amos Doolittle American, 1754-1832
Rocks at Port-Goulphar, Belle-Île
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)
Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778) published by Francesco (Italian, 1758-1810) and Pietro Piranesi (Italian, born 1758/9)
Secrétaire à abattant
Attributed to Isaac Vose & Son (American, active 1819–25) Boston
Jug
John Bell American, 1800–1880 Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
In Orchestra Hall
Beatrice S. Levy American, 1892-1974