Bernece’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.

One-Third of the Nation is Ill-Housed
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

W.P.A.—Leaners on Shovels
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Gobbers, Git a Bag!!!
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Blowing His Top in Washington Park
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Lemme Think
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Coal Hauler
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Coal Haulers
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Boys at Play
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Newsboys
Bernece Berkman (American, 1911-1988) published by the Works Progress Administration

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)

Priest and Boy
Lawrence Carmichael Earle American, 1845-1921

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)

Fishing Craft near the Cliffs at Collioure
Adolphe Appian French, 1818-1898

Interior of St. Mark's, Venice
David Dalhoff Neal (American, 1838–1915)

Nighthawks
Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

Lion (One of a Pair, South Pedestal)
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) American Bronze Founding Company (American, founded 1886) Chicago

American Gothic
Grant Wood (American, 1891–1942)

The Fall of the Giants
Salvator Rosa Italian, 1615-1673