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

Wrigley's
Charles Green Shaw (American, 1892–1974)

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

Still Life with Geranium
Henri Matisse French, 1869–1954

Reclining Nude
Max Beckmann German, 1884–1950

Midday Sorrow
Angel Planells Spanish, 1901–1989

Relief
Charles Green Shaw American, 1892–1974

La durée poignardée (Time Transfixed)
René Magritte Belgian, 1898–1967

Dead Fowl
Chaim Soutine Born Minsk (Russian Empire, now Belarus), 1893; died Paris, 1943

Joseph Sold by his Brothers
Master of the Die (Italian, active c. 1530-1560) after Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)

Champs de Mars: The Red Tower
Robert Delaunay French, 1885–1941

Inventions of the Monsters
Salvador Dalí Spanish, 1904–1989

Madam Pompadour
Amedeo Modigliani Italian, 1884–1920

The Railway Crossing (Sketch)
Fernand Léger French, 1881–1955

Sir Joshua Reynolds
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)

Blue and Green Music
Georgia O'Keeffe (American, 1887–1986)

The Awakening of the Forest
Paul Delvaux Belgian, 1897–1994