Cesare’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.

De Gli Habiti Antichi, et Moderni di Diuerse Parti del Mondo Libri Dve, Fatti da Cesare Vecellio et con discoursi da Lui Dichiarti. Con Privilegio"
Cesare Vecellio (Italian, c. 1521–1601) Italy, Venice

Leaf from Crown of Noble and Virtuous Women
Cesare Vecellio (Italian, c.1521-1601) assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943)

Leaf from Habiti antichi e moderni, plate 93 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century
Cesare Vecellio (Italian, c.1521-1601) assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943)

Leaf from Habiti antichi e moderni, plate 92 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century
Cesare Vecellio (Italian, c.1521-1601) assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943)

Studies in Profile
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Katherine Van Etta Medill (Mrs. "Kate" McCormick)
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Virgin and Child with Angels
Giulio Cesare Procaccini (Italian, 1574–1625)

At the Fountain
Cesare Agostino Detti (Italian, 1847–1914)

Ascension of Christ
Giulio Cesare Angeli Italian, 1570-1630

Five Sketches of a Seated Woman, and a Parasol
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Profile of a Lady, Seated, Facing Right, Leaning on Left Hand
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Circular Plaque
Made by Théodore Deck French, 1823-1891 Painted by Paul-Cesar Helleu French, 1859-1927

Mademoiselle Ellen Helleu
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Half-Length Portait of a Seated Woman, Smoking a Cigarette, Facing Left
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Half-Length Portrait of Alice Helleu, the Artist's Wife
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Hat (Madame Letellier)
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Madonna and Child Seated on Ground
Attributed to Giulio Cesare Amidano Italian, 1572-1629

Mademoiselle Ellen Helleu (The Artist's Daughter)
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927

Portrait of Mme. Chéruit Wearing a Fur Collar
Paul-César Helleu French, 1859-1927