Charles’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.

Weeping Magdalen, No. 5 from the portfolio "American Pictorial Photography, Series I" (1899); edition 146/150
Charles I. Berg American, 1856–1926

Odalesque, No. 17 from the portfolio "American Pictorial Photography, Series I" (1899); edition 146/150
Charles I. Berg American, 1856–1926

Coquette, No. 13 from the portfolio "American Pictorial Photography, Series II” (1901); edition 34/150
Charles I. Berg American, 1856–1926

Book Cover for Book of Psalms, Prayers, and Hymns
England

Elevator Grille from the Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago, Illinois
Louis H. Sullivan American, 1856-1924

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: Artist's commentary
Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585-c. 1664)

Elements of Composite Armor
German or Austrian

It Rocks but is Not Sunk
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Slip of the Tongue
Nairy Baghramian German, born Iran, 1971

Still Life: Apples and Green Glass
Charles Demuth American, 1883-1935

Hinoki
Charles Ray American, born 1953

Landscape
Jean Charles Cazin (French, 1841–1901)

The Shower
Charles François Daubigny French, 1817-1878

Water Pitcher
Design and fabrication attributed to Peter Berg (American, born Norway, 1885–1959) Kalo Shop (American, 1900–70) Park Ridge, Illinois

...And the Home of the Brave
Charles Demuth (American, 1883–1935)

L'Auberge du soleil levant
Charles Joseph Beauverie French, 1839-1923

Harvest Talk
Charles White American, 1918-1979

Handle Spout Vessel Depicting Anal Sex
Moche North coast, Peru

Fragment (From a Sampler)
Charlotte M. Berge (Swedish, active c. 1821) Sweden, Fort Carlsberg

The Artist Looks at Nature
Charles Sheeler (American, 1883–1965)