J.’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.

Eventide
J. B. B. Wellington English, 1858–1939

The Broken Saucer
J. B. B. Wellington English, 1858–1939

A Tidal River, East Coast
J. B. B. Wellington English, 1858–1939

A Study of Sheep
J. B. B. Wellington English, 1858–1939

Tassels
Nasca Nazca Valley, south coast, Peru

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; Athens

Hinoki
Charles Ray American, born 1953

Lekanis (Covered Dish)
Greek; Athens

Stamnos (Mixing Jar)
Attributed to the Chicago Painter Greek; Athens

Oct. 31, 1978 (Today Series, "Tuesday")
On Kawara American, born Japan, 1933-2014

Human Nature/Life Death
Bruce Nauman American, born 1941

Tureen
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Limits of Reality
B. J. Adams (American, born 1931) Washington, DC, United States

Fragments
France, Lyon

Buddha Seated in Meditation
Thailand, Cambodia or Laos

Standing Female Nude
Arthur B. Davies American, 1862-1928

Waraji or Zori and Tabi Socks
Japan

Altarpiece of the Virgin and Child
Spain, El Burgo de Osma

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Attributed to the Euaion Painter Greek; Athens

Pair of Earrings
Roman; probably Egypt