James’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
James Valentine Scottish, 1815–1880
Apotheosis of Franklin (Furnishing Fabric)
After mezzotint by Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) and after portrait by John Turnbull (American, 1756-1843) after terracotta medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini (Italian, 1717–1786) England, made for the American market
From the Ermine to a Chimera in the Abyss (D’hermines à une chimere en abîme)
Valentine Hugo French, 1887–1968
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire
Jane, Countess of Harrington
A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797) printed by John Boydell (English, 1719-1804)
A Youth Rescued from a Shark
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after John Singleton Copley (American, 1738-1815)
Cuirass
Valentin Siebenburger (German, 1510—1564) Nuremberg
Prince Rupert
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
Miravan
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)
Untitled
James McGarrell American, born 1930
Saint James the Greater
Master F.P. (Italian, c. 1530-1550) or after Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, called Il Parmigianino (Italian, 1503-1540)
Sir Thomas Wharton
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Anthony Van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)
Nocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton Water
James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903)
At Mouquin's
William Glackens (American, 1870–1938)
Windmill, Veere
James McBey American, born Scotland, 1883-1959
Many Mansions
Kerry James Marshall American, born 1955