Franz’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.

St. John of Matha and St. Felix of Valois Ransoming Christian Slaves
Franz Xavier Karl Palko (Austrian, 1724–1767)

Flowers
Ker-Xavier Roussel (French, 1867–1944)

The Bewitched Mill
Franz Marc German, 1880–1916

Portrait of a Woman
Karl Koepping (German, 1848-1914) after Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

Painting
Franz Kline American, 1910-1962

Flicker and Gleam of Fire
Karl Schrag American, born Germany, 1912-1995

Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Karl Wirsum American, 1939-2021

Nightclouds and Reverie
Karl Schrag American, born Germany, 1912-1995

Shovel
Franz Kline American, 1910-1962

People at the Seashore, plate one from Landscapes
Ker-Xavier Roussel (French, 1867-1944) printed by Auguste Clot (French, 1858-1936) published by Ambroise Vollard (French, 1867-1939)

Overgrown Path
Karl Schrag (American, 1912-1995, born Germany) printed by Joe Zirker (American, born 1924) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Back Teria One Oh! One
Karl Wirsum American, 1939-2021

Untitled
Franz Kline American, 1910-1962

Carnival Figures
Karl Hofer German, 1878-1955

This Is the Enemy
Karl Koehler (American, born 1913) Victor Ancona (American, 1912-1998)

Rosewater Ewer and Basin
Franz Dotte, active c. 1595-1600 Germany, Nuremberg

Sleeping Shepherdess
Franz Marc German, 1880-1916

Highrise City (Hochhausstadt), Perspective View
Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer American, born Germany, 1885–1967

Two Girls in a Garden
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff German, 1884–1976

Mezzetino
Modeler: Bustelli, Franz Anton German, 1723-1763, b. Switzerland