Werner’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.

Paper Doors
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Priests of the Modern Neiji Temple
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Machu Picchu
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Famine, Bihar State (Hungersnot in Indien)
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Coolie Plowing Rice Paddy Behind Bullock
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Stepping Stones in Iris Pond-Kyotot
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Old Man Praying
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Shinto Priests in Snow
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Young Black Child in Bus (Negerbub im Autobus)
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Men Seated Around a Table Drinking Wine
Werner Bischof Swiss, 1916–1954

Photograph of Bischof
Erich Hartmann American, born Germany, 1922-1999

Diana of Ephesus as Allegory of Nature
Joseph Werner Swiss, 1637-1710

Arizona Evening
Werner Drewes American, born Germany, 1899-1985

Forest
Werner Drewes American, born Germany, 1899-1985

Persian Transition
Werner Drewes American, born Germany, 1899-1985

Folding Table (from an edition of ten)
Designed by Werner Schmidt Austrian, born 1953 Made by Gesellschaft für Österreichische Kunst Vienna, Austria

The Gallant Rooster
Werner Drewes American, born Germany, 1899-1985

Kristal
Werner Mantz German, 1901-1983

Separation, from Variations on a Dance Motif
Werner Drewes, (American, born Germany, 1899-1985) printed by Werner Drewes published by Curt Valentin, Buchholz Gallery, New York

Mexican, from Variations on a Dance Motif
Werner Drewes, (American, born Germany, 1899-1985) printed by Werner Drewes published by Curt Valentin, Buchholz Gallery, New York