Lester’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.

Circus Performers
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Cellist
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Mother and Child
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Good-Bye, Sister
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Good-Bye, Sister
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Mother and Child
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Semi Nude
Lester O. Schwartz American, 1912-2005

Feathered Hat
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Violin Lesson
Lester O. Schwartz (American, 1912-2005) published by the Works Progress Administration

Garniture for Field and Foot Tourney at the Barriers
Northern Italian, Milan

Portions of a Jousting Armor
Italian

Armor for the Field and Tourney
Southern German

Pitheads–Perspective Views
Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007) and Hilla Becher (German, 1934–2015)

Composite Armor
Italian

The River
O. Louis Guglielmi (American, born Egypt, 1906–1956)

Untitled
David Novros American, born 1941

Porcupine, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1901–1985) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)

Still Life
Glenn O. Coleman American, 1887-1932

Volcano
Ay-o Japanese, born 1931