Joseph’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.
Pitcher
Designed by Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) Made by Joseph Green (American, active 1890s) Burley & Co. (founded 1883) Chicago
Day (Truth)
Ferdinand Hodler Swiss, 1853–1918
The Rapidity of Sleep
Yves Tanguy American, born France, 1900–1955
Christa and Wolfi
Gerhard Richter German, born 1932
Reclining Nude
Max Beckmann German, 1884–1950
Midday Sorrow
Angel Planells Spanish, 1901–1989
Still Life with Geranium
Henri Matisse French, 1869–1954
La durée poignardée (Time Transfixed)
René Magritte Belgian, 1898–1967
Wrigley's
Charles Green Shaw (American, 1892–1974)
Dead Fowl
Chaim Soutine Born Minsk (Russian Empire, now Belarus), 1893; died Paris, 1943
Apotheosis of Franklin (Furnishing Fabric)
After mezzotint by Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) and after portrait by John Turnbull (American, 1756-1843) after terracotta medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini (Italian, 1717–1786) England, made for the American market
Champs de Mars: The Red Tower
Robert Delaunay French, 1885–1941
Madam Pompadour
Amedeo Modigliani Italian, 1884–1920
Inventions of the Monsters
Salvador Dalí Spanish, 1904–1989
Relief
Charles Green Shaw American, 1892–1974
The Railway Crossing (Sketch)
Fernand Léger French, 1881–1955
Joseph Sold by his Brothers
Master of the Die (Italian, active c. 1530-1560) after Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)
The Awakening of the Forest
Paul Delvaux Belgian, 1897–1994
The Blue Forest
Max Ernst French, born Germany, 1891–1976
The Philosopher's Conquest
Giorgio de Chirico Italian, born Greece, 1888–1978