Anita’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.

Untitled
Anita Steckel American, 1930-2012

Caravan (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Anita Askild (American, born Sweden, 1933–1980) and Larsen Design Studio (American, 1958-1997) Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Inc. (American, 1952-1997) United States, New York, New York
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Anita [Nude Back]
Edward Weston (American, 1886–1958) printed by Brett Weston (American, 1911–1993)

Untitled (Raymonde, Anita, Solange, Fedala, F.M. August 45)
Photographer unknown

Anita Ekberg
Yousuf Karsh Canadian, born Turkish Armenia, 1908–2002

Deas McNeil, the Barber, from the series "Harlem, U.S.A."
Dawoud Bey American, born 1953

Door (Korugo)
Carved by Nyaamadyo Koné (active early/mid-20th century) Senufo Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

Untitled
Robert Stiegler American, 1938–1990

Anita O'Day, from the series "Jazz Street
Dennis Stock American, 1928–2010

Face Mask (Kpeliye'e)
Senufo Boundiali, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel

A Woman Waiting in the Doorway, from the series "Harlem, U.S.A."
Dawoud Bey American, born 1953

Untitled (Jane Anita Ruth, Spring 1942)
Photographer unknown

Chicago, Circus
Robert Stiegler American, 1938–1990

Pillow Cover
Switzerland

Helmet Mask
Senufo Korhogo, northern Côte d'Ivoire Northern Africa and the Sahel