Olmec’s work is defined by its olmec sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Standing Figurine
Olmec Veracruz, Mexico
Cup with Profile Head of the Maize God
Olmec Possibly Tlapacoya, Valley of Mexico, Mexico
Seated Female Figure
Olmec Gulf Coast, Mexico
Mask
Olmec Veracruz or Tabasco, Gulf Coast, Mexico
Spouted Dish with King Vulture Heads
Olmec Southern Veracruz or Tabasco, Mexico
Roller Seal
Standing Female Figure
Tlatilco, Preclassic period Tlapacoya, Valley of Mexico, Mexico
Olmec, Villahermosa 13
Aaron Siskind American, 1903–1991
Standing Figurine with Missing Leg
Olmec Guerrero, Mexico
Seated Figurine
Middle pre-Classic, Olmec-style Probably Central Mexico or Veracruz, Mexico
Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)
Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)
Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)
Priest and Boy
Lawrence Carmichael Earle American, 1845-1921
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)
Fishing Craft near the Cliffs at Collioure
Adolphe Appian French, 1818-1898
Interior of St. Mark's, Venice
David Dalhoff Neal (American, 1838–1915)