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
Unknown English artist published by J. Johnston (English, 19th century)

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

Lion in the Forest
Ynez Johnston American, 1920-2019

Flintlock Holster Pistol (One of a pair)
Johann Jacob Behr (Flemish, active 1690-1745) Liège

Far Out
Ynez Johnston American, 1920-2019

Untitled (The Black Pagoda V)
Ynez Johnston American, 1920-2019