Charles’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.

Fisher Building, 343 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois: Upper Portion of Elevator Grille
Designer: Charles Atwood (American, 1849-1895) Architect: D.H. Burnham & Co. (American, 1891-1912)

World's Columbian Exposition Cluett Coon & Co. Exhibition Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, Plan, Elevation, and Section
Peter J. Weber (American, born Germany, 1863-1923) Charles B. Atwood (American, 1849-1895)

Point Breeze, the Estate of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte at Bordentown, New Jersey
Attributed to Charles Lawrence (American, active 1813–1837)

Tassels
Nasca Nazca Valley, south coast, Peru

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; Athens

It Rocks but is Not Sunk
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Lekanis (Covered Dish)
Greek; Athens

Stamnos (Mixing Jar)
Attributed to the Chicago Painter Greek; Athens

Oct. 31, 1978 (Today Series, "Tuesday")
On Kawara American, born Japan, 1933-2014

Human Nature/Life Death
Bruce Nauman American, born 1941

Tureen
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Fragments
France, Lyon

Buddha Seated in Meditation
Thailand, Cambodia or Laos

Standing Female Nude
Arthur B. Davies American, 1862-1928

Waraji or Zori and Tabi Socks
Japan

Still Life: Apples and Green Glass
Charles Demuth American, 1883-1935

Altarpiece of the Virgin and Child
Spain, El Burgo de Osma

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Attributed to the Euaion Painter Greek; Athens

Pair of Earrings
Roman; probably Egypt

Camel and Rider
China