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

Lily
William S. Schwartz (American, born Smarhoń, Russian Empire, now Belarus, 1896-1977)

Flood Victims of Harrisburg
Terry Husebye American, born 1945

Lekythos (Oil Jar)
Attributed to the Achilles Painter Greek; Athens

The Builders
Jacob Lawrence American, 1917-2000

The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father
Amos Doolittle American, 1754-1832

Card Table
Isaac Vose & Son American, 1819–25 Boston Carving attributed to Thomas Wightman American, active 1797–1825

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)

Rocks at Port-Goulphar, Belle-Île
Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

Jug
John Bell American, 1800–1880 Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Secrétaire à abattant
Attributed to Isaac Vose & Son (American, active 1819–25) Boston

In Orchestra Hall
Beatrice S. Levy American, 1892-1974