Ernest’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.

Hats and Men Cram onto Train No. 3
Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

Bantu Children at School
Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

Women Must Carry Their Children
Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

Track in Station
Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

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Ernest Cole South African, 1940-1990

Distant View of Niagara Falls
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

New England Scenery
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

Mona Lisa
Timothy Cole (American, born England, 1852-1931) after Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

The Pearl Necklace
Timothy Cole (American, born England, 1852-1931) after Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632-1675)

Portrait of John D. Rockefeller
Timothy Cole (American, born England, 1852-1931) after John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

Lady Weighing Pearls
Timothy Cole (American, born England, 1852-1931) after Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632-1675)

The Good Shepherd
Thomas Cole American, 1801-1848

Ice-Bound Falls
Ernest Lawson (American, 1873–1939)