J.’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.
Originals
Unknown English artist published by J. Johnston (English, 19th century)
Gondolas
J. Dudley Johnston English, 1868–1955
Something to Look At
Hinoki
Charles Ray American, born 1953
Field Armor
German, Augsburg
Infantry Armor
North German
Composite Armor for Heavy Cavalry (Cuirassier)
South German, Nuremberg
Half Armor
Italian
Zeitnot
Mirosław Bałka Polish, born 1958
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: colophon by Lu Hui, dated 1912
Lu Hui (Chinese, 1851-1920)
Frederick Douglass
Samuel J. Miller American, 1822–1888
Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Johann Jacob Behr Flemish, Maastricht or Liège
Rock Anatomy
Abraham Oghobase Nigerian, born 1979
Wine Cooler
Mack, Williams, and Gibton (Irish, 1811–1829) After a design by Francis Johnston (Irish, 1760–1829) Dublin, Ireland
Ocean Voyagers
Ynez Johnston American, 1920-2019
Flintlock Holster Pistol (One of a pair)
Johann Jacob Behr (Flemish, active 1690-1745) Liège
Lion in the Forest
Far Out
J. Ellis Bonham
William Bonnell American, 1804–1865