Gaston’s work is defined by its nineteenth century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Pardon in Brittany
Gaston La Touche (French, 1854–1913)

Plate from l'Assommoir (two women fighting, with onlookers)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Portrait of an Old Fisherman
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Little Girl with a Cat
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (dancer reclining on bed, with cat)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (singer onstage with prompter)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (woman lying on floor)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (women ironing, man seated before a woodstove)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (blacksmith)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (bearded man seated at table)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (man proposing a toast at table with five other people)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (man leaning on bar)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Portrait of a Young Man
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Old Woman with Basket
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Plate from l'Assommoir (two boys on gaslit street)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913

Woman (Elevation)
Gaston Lachaise (American, born France, 1882–1935)

Acrobat
Gaston Lachaise (American, born France, 1882–1935)

Touch
Janine Antoni American, born Bahamas 1964