Ernest’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.

Ice-Bound Falls
Ernest Lawson (American, 1873–1939)

We Fix Flats
Robert Lawson American, 1892-1957

The Defense of Paris
Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815–1891)

Ronda
Henry Ernest Schnakenberg American, 1892-1970

Fountain and Pergola in Italy
Ernest Christian Frederick Petzholdt (Danish, 1805–1838)

Cortez
Deana Lawson American, born 1979

Joanette, Canarsie, Brooklyn
Deana Lawson American, born 1979

Cuirassier with Drawn Sword
Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815–1891)

La Source
Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824–1887)

One of a Pair of Andirons
Designed by Ernest Gimson (English, 1864-1919) Made by Alfred Bucknell (English, early 20th century) Sapperton, England

Paris, My Friend Ernest
André Kertész American, born Hungary, 1894–1985

Funereal Wallpaper, Kingston, Jamaica
Deana Lawson American, born 1979

Hanging
Designed by Ernest Boiceau (French, 1881–1950) France

Ewer
Designed by Ernest Chaplet (French, 1835-1909) Made by Haviland & Co., Auteuil Studio, Paris (French, 1872-1886)

Nude Woman Reclining No. 1
Ernest Bonnencontre French, born 1862

One of a Pair of Andirons
Designed by Ernest Gimson (English, 1864-1919) Made by Alfred Bucknell (English, early 20th century) Sapperton, England

Via Del Lupo, Perugia (recto); Sketch of Building Construction (verso)
Ernest David Roth American, born Germany, 1879-1964

Reclining Female Nude
Ernest Fiene American, born Germany, 1894-1965