Joseph-Charles’s work is defined by its 18th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Shepherd and Shepherdess
Attributed to Joseph Charles Marin (French, 1759–1834)

L'Auberge du soleil levant
Charles Joseph Beauverie French, 1839-1923

The Last Drop
Charles Joseph Hullmandel (English 1789-1850) after Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827)

Buildings
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Day (Truth)
Ferdinand Hodler Swiss, 1853–1918

The Bridge, New York
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Bust of a Woman
Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (French, 1827–1905) Cast by Eck et Durand Fondeur (French, 19th century)

Bust of Saïd Abdullah of the Darfour People
Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier (French, 1827-1905) Cast by Eck et Durand Fondeur (French, 19th century)

Movement: Boats and Objects, Blue Gray Sea
John Marin (American, 1870–1953)

Deer Isle, Maine, probably Movement No. 12—Boats and Pertaining Thereto
John Marin American, 1870-1953

West Shore Docks, Weehawken, New Jersey
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Street Scene
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Buildings
John Marin American, 1870-1953

The Rapidity of Sleep
Yves Tanguy American, born France, 1900–1955

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

New York with View of the Flatiron Building
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Christa and Wolfi
Gerhard Richter German, born 1932

Circus Elephants
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Weehawken, New Jersey
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Untitled, Paris, March 1937
Charles Biederman (American, 1906–2004)