A.’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 (boy and girl)
A. C. Manz American, 19th century
Handkerchief
Manufactured by A. & C. Cramer (German, active about 1876) Germany, Düsseldorf
Two Border Fragments
Spain
Striped Fields, Great Falls Vicinity, Montana, from the series “Guggenheim Project: From Canada to Texas” (1996–98)
Terry Evans American, born 1944
Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy
Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751
Untitled
Will C. Higgins American, 20th century
"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022
A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956
Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965
Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula
Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945
Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace
Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia
Fragment
Egypt
Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92
Altarpiece with Crowned Buddha
Thailand or Cambodia
Model Artillery with Field Carriage
Master Dodemont of Normandy French, active mid-16th century
Tureen with Cover and Stand
Artist unknown (Chinese, made for the American market) China