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

The Reaper
Constantin Emile Meunier (Belgian, 1831–1905)

The Hammerman
Constantin Emile Meunier (Belgian, 1831–1905)

The Street Porter
Constantin Emile Meunier (Belgian, 1831–1905)

Shipwrecked
Constantin Emile Meunier (Belgian, 1831–1905)

Miner, from the ninth album of L'Estampe originale
Constantin Emile Meunier (Belgian, 1831-1905) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Golden Bird
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

Sleeping Muse
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

Jeronimo de Bran
Lucas Emil Vorsterman (Flemish, 1595-1675) after Jan Lievens (Dutch, 1607-1674)

Leda
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

Jan Lievens
Lucas Emil Vorsterman (Flemish, 1595-1675) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

Suffering
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

White Negress II
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

Two Women in Yellow Kerchiefs
Constantin Guys French, 1802-1892

Reception
Constantin Guys French, 1802-1892

Two Penguins
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

Wisdom
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

Red-Haired Girl
Emil Nolde German, 1867–1956

Mountain Farm, Santa Fe
Emil Armin American, 1883-1971

Russian Peddler
Emil Nolde German, 1867-1956

Three-Quarter Length Portrait of a Woman
Constantin Guys French, 1802-1892