Polly’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.

Sampler
Polly Bedford (American, born c. 1778/1779) United States, Massachusetts, Marblehead

Mary (Polly) Lawton Bringhurst
James Peale (American, 1749–1831)

Jill and Polly in the Bathroom
Tina Barney American, born 1945

Raven's Ridge
Polly Barton (American, born 1956) Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

The Old Bedford
Walter Richard Sickert British, 1860-1942

The Old Bedford (recto); The Gallery of the Old Bedford (verso)
Walter Richard Sickert British, 1860-1942

The New Bedford
Walter Richard Sickert British, 1860-1942

The Old Bedford
Walter Richard Sickert British, 1860-1942

Bettw-s-y Coed, The Swallow Falls from Above
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894

33 Exeter, Fore Street
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894

Helen Keller with Polly Thompson
Yousuf Karsh Canadian, born Turkish Armenia, 1908–2002

Work Cabinet
Designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott (English, 1865-1945) Made by John P. White, Pyghtle Works (Bedford, England, active c. 1900/1910)

Clovelly, the New Inn and Street
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894

31 Exeter, Cottages at Countess Weir
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894

Ilfracombe, the Victoria Promenade
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894

Smallmouth Beach
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894

Stratford-on-Avon, Church from the Avon
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894

Minnie
Ed Paschke American, 1939-2004

The Old Bedford
Walter Richard Sickert British, 1860-1942

Untitled
Francis Bedford English, 1816–1894