John’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.

Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat
John Russell (English, 1745–1806)

Portrait of a Lady
John Russell English, 1745-1806

Lord John Russell
John Jabez Edwin Mayall American, 1813-1901

Young Man Holding Statuette
Possibly John Russell English, 1745-1806

Sofa
Designed by James Wyatt English, 1746-1813 Made by John Russell active 1773-1822 England

Tea Table
Artist unknown (American, 18th century) Newport, Rhode Island

Celery Dish (American Modern Dinnerware)
Designed by Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976) Steubenville Pottery Company Steubenville, Ohio

Oceana Box
Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976) Klise Wood Working Company (American, founded 1910) Grand Rapids, Michigan

Fallen Indian Warrior
Charles Marion Russell American, 1865-1926

Cocktail Set, Model 326
Russel Wright American, 1904–1976

Golden Sands, Bomburgh
William Russell Flint Scottish, 1880-1969

Gypsy Women at Les Saintes Maries, Provence
William Russell Flint Scottish, 1880-1969

Mrs. Francis Russell
George Romney (English, 1734–1802)

Water Pitcher (American Modern Dinnerware)
Designed by Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976) Steubenville Pottery Company Steubenville, Ohio

Baytown Refinery at Humble Oil & Refining Company, Baytown, Texas
Russell Lee American, 1903–1986

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

Sauceboat and underplate (American Modern Dinnerware)
Designed by Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976) Steubenville Pottery Company Steubenville, Ohio

Wet Sands, Bamburgh
William Russell Flint Scottish, 1880-1969

Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606