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

Cigar Cabinet
Designed by Jean-Eugene Brandely (active France, 1867–1873) Bronzes modeled by Emmanuel Fremiet (born France, 1824–1910) Made by Charles-Guillaume Diehl (born Hesse [now Germany], active France, 1811–1855) Paris

Charles-Guillaume Ètienne
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French, 1808–1879)

Guillaume de Brisacier
Antoine Masson (French, 1636-1700) after Nicolas Mignard (French, 1606-1668)

It Rocks but is Not Sunk
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Flintlock Powder Tester
Gunsmith: Guillaume Berleur (Flemish) Liège early 19th century

Still Life: Apples and Green Glass
Charles Demuth American, 1883-1935

Saints Abdon and Sennen Bury the Remains of Christian Martyrs
Guillaume Courtois French, 1628-1679

Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire
Louis Marcoussis French, born Poland, 1878-1941

Hinoki
Charles Ray American, born 1953

Landscape
Jean Charles Cazin (French, 1841–1901)

The Shower
Charles François Daubigny French, 1817-1878

L'Auberge du soleil levant
Charles Joseph Beauverie French, 1839-1923

...And the Home of the Brave
Charles Demuth (American, 1883–1935)

Harvest Talk
Charles White American, 1918-1979

Sauceboat and Stand (one of a pair), from a Service Made for Pauline Bonaparte and Prince Camillo Borghese
Marked by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (born France, 1764–1843) Probably after designs by Charles Percier (born France, 1764–1838) and Pierre François Léonard Fontaine (born France, 1762–1853) Paris

Hors des chemins
Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo Dutch, 1922-2010

Mars and Venus (recto and verso)
Guillaume Courtois French, 1628-1679, active in Italy

The Artist Looks at Nature
Charles Sheeler (American, 1883–1965)

Flower Study #1
Charles Demuth American, 1883-1935

Glass Cooler, from a Service Made for Pauline Bonaparte and Prince Camillo Borghese
Marked by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (born France, 1764–1843) Probably after designs by Charles Percier (born France, 1764–1838) and Pierre François Léonard Fontaine (born France, 1762–1853) Paris