John’s work is defined by its folk art sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Eagle
John Haley Bellamy (American, 1836–1914) Probably Kittery Point, Maine
Ruba Rombic Vase
Designed by Reuben Haley (American, 1872–1933) Made by Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company (American, 1893–1932) Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)
Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606
Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009
Target
Jasper Johns American, born 1930
Corpse and Mirror II
Pair of Ruba Rombic Bouillon Cups
Buildings
John Marin American, 1870-1953
The Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
Head of Executioner, from John Evelyn's Sculptura
Richard Houston (Irish, circa 1721–1775) after Prince Rupert of the Rhine (German, 1619-1682)
Nude on a Table
John Currin American, born 1962
Richard Bellamy
Alfred Leslie (American, 1927-2023) printed by Landfall Press (American, founded 1970)
Nightlife
Archibald John Motley Jr. (American, 1891–1981)
Stoke-by-Nayland
John Constable (English, 1776-1837)
Seen in a Mirror
John Copley English, 1875-1950
Renganeschi's Saturday Night
John Sloan (American, 1871–1951)
Near the Lagoon
The Bridge, New York