Han’s work is defined by its nineteenth century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Apollo and Marsyas
Hans Thoma (German, 1839–1924)

The Cat
Hans Thoma German, 1839-1924

Fountain with Putti in the Garden of the Villa Borghese
Hans Thoma German, 1839-1924

Emperor Leopold I
Jan Thomas Flemish, 1617-1673

The Golden Wall
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

Distant View of Niagara Falls
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

Starry Night and the Astronauts
Alma Thomas American, 1891–1978

Virgin and Child
Hans Memling (Netherlandish, c. 1430–1494)

The Emperor Maximilian Presented to Christ by His Patron Saints
Hans Springinklee German, c. 1495-after 1522

Blue Rhythm
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

Eight Boys
Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550

Portrait of a Donor (recto); Saint Anthony of Padua (verso)
Hans Memling (Netherlandish, c. 1430–1494)

Growth
Jean (Hans) Arp French, born Germany (Alsace), 1886–1966

A Friendly Warning
Thomas Hicks American, 1823–1890

Christ Carrying the Cross
Attributed to Hans Maler (German, c. 1480–by 1529)

Portrait of a Lady of the Wentworth Family (Probably Jane Cheyne)
Hans Eworth (Flemish, active England, 1545–73/74)

Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise
Thomas Birch American, born England, 1779–1851

The Poet
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

New England Scenery
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

Cotton Pickers
Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889–1975)