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
Olmec Veracruz or Tabasco, Gulf Coast, Mexico

Roller Seal
Olmec Veracruz or Tabasco, Gulf Coast, Mexico

Standing Female Figure
Tlatilco, Preclassic period Tlapacoya, Valley of Mexico, Mexico

Roller Seal
Olmec Veracruz or Tabasco, Gulf Coast, 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)