Bernard’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.

Wire Sculpture With Shadows
Bernard Siegel American, 1916-1997

Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard
Bernard d'Agesci (French, 1756–1829)

Still Life with Fruit
Émile Bernard (French, 1868–1941)

Laundresses
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

Seated Female Nude
Bernard Perlin American, born 1918

Cement Mixer
Arthur Siegel American, 1913–1978

State Street, Yellow Cabs
Arthur Siegel American, 1913–1978

State Street, Jewelry Shop
Arthur Siegel American, 1913–1978

Plaster Wall, Optical Illusion
Arthur Siegel American, 1913–1978

Breton Women
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

State Street, Rainy Day
Arthur Siegel American, 1913–1978

Seated Female Nude Holding Back her Hair
Bernard Perlin American, born 1918

Lighthouse
Bernard Buffet French, 1928-1999

Scarf
Designed by Bernard Buffet (French, 1928–1999) France, Lyon, Maison Abraham Printed for Galerie Adrien Maeght France, Paris

Armchair
Designed by Gustav Siegel Austrian, 1880-1970 Manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, Austria, 1867-1914

Girl with Pail
Joseph Antoine Bernard French, 1866-1931

Head with Pencil: Self-Portrait
Bernard Pfriem American, born 1914

The Outraged Roland, from Les Cantilenes
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941

Sketch for The Passion
Bernard Buffet French, 1928-1999

The Stroll
Émile Bernard French, 1868-1941