Francisco’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Gusanos (Worms)
Francisco Toledo Mexican, 1940-2019

Animals, from 21 Estampadores de Colombia, Mexico y Venuzuela
Francisco Toledo Mexican, 1940-2019

Refugee Camp, Ruins in Background, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Ruins of Church Looking North-East or East; Yerba Buena Island in far Right Distance) San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

The Burning City, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Cooking on the street, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

The Crucifixion
Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664)

Nob Hill ruin, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Military Guard on Nob Hill, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Saint Romanus of Antioch and Saint Barulas
Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664)

The Burning City - Power and Telephone Poles, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Refugees Eating, Ruins of the City Hall, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

City View (North to Telegraph Hill?) San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

The Burning City, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

El Zocodover, Toledo, Spain
Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

Tilted Houses, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Ruins of the City Hall Through the Portal of the Towne Mansion, Nob Hill, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Ruins; Location Unknown, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe (American, born Germany, 1869–1942) printed by Ansel Adams (American, 1902–1984)

Boy on a Ram
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746–1828)

Ruins of the Hearst building, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942