Jesse’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Untitled (Portrait of a Standing Circus Performer)
Jesse Harrison Whitehurst American, 1819–1875

Untitled (Portrait of Standing Two Men Holding Tools)
Jesse Harrison Whitehurst American, 1819–1875

Untitled (Portrait of Two Men)
Jesse Harrison Whitehurst American, 1819–1875

Untitled (Portrait of Standing Boy)
Jesse Harrison Whitehurst American, 1819–1875

Fig. 204–Gastro-duodenostomy (Kocher)
Jess (Jess Collins) American, 1923–2004

Pablo Escobar
Rachel Harrison American, born 1966

Ornament with the Tree of Jesse
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

"Coming Out" for Harrison
Samuel D. Ehrhart American, c. 1862-1937

Kenmore Sewing Machine
Charles Harrison (American, 1931-2018) Kenneth Grange (British, born 1929) Ted Nishigami (Japanese, active 20th century) Manufactured for Sears, Roebuck and Company by Maruzen Sewing Machine Company

#12, from the series "Enemies Strengthen / Allies Weaken"
Jesse Avina American, born 1979

View-Master (Model G)
Charles Harrison (American, 1931-2018) Manufactured by Sawyer's, Inc. (American, 1914-1966)

The Tree of Jesse, from a book of hours
Thielmann Kerver German, flourished 1497-1524

Saint Matthew with Adam and Eve and the Tree of Jesse
Marten de Vos Flemish, 1532-1603

5th and Harrison
Larry Stark American, born 1940

Jesse's Catch
Barbara Petter Putnam American, 20th century

View-Master (Model G)
Charles Harrison American, 1931–2018 Manufactured by GAF Corporation American, founded 1929