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
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)

Jane, Countess of Harrington
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)

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)

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)

Untitled
James McGarrell American, born 1930

Nocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton Water
James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903)

James William Wallack
Charles Robert Leslie American, born England, 1794–1859

At Mouquin's
William Glackens (American, 1870–1938)

James Vibert, Sculptor
Ferdinand Hodler Swiss, 1853-1918