Cora’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.

Bedcover
Cora Meek (American, 1889–2001) Illinois, United States

Meekness
Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1616–1655)

Armchair
John and Joseph W. Meeks Company American, active 1836–59 New York

Sofa Table
John and Joseph W. Meeks Company (American, active 1836–59) New York

Sofa
John and Joseph W. Meeks Company American, active 1836–59 New York

Side Chair
John and Joseph W. Meeks Company American, active 1836–59 New York

Crown (Ade)
Yoruba Idowa, Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Table
John and Joseph W. Meeks Company (American, active 1836–59) New York

Allegorical Figure of Meekness or Saint Agnes
Follower of Rosso Fiorentino Italian, 1494-1540

Birth of Venus (Furnishing Fabric)
Engraved by Jean Baptiste Masse (French, 1687-1767) and others after Charles Joseph Natoire (French, 1700-1777) England

My Life I Dedicate to Thee (Valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

Face Mask (Agbogho Mmuo)
Igbo Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Oh, Had We Only Met in Time (valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

I am Thine Only Thine (valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

Can You See Me in Despair? (Valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

Can You See Me in Despair? (Valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

Oh! Give Dear All Thy Love to Me (valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

Thou Art to Me More Lovely (valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

Thou Art to Me (valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century

Oh Say Fair One Thou Will be Mine (valentine)
George Meek English, 19th century