John’s work is defined by its 20th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris, France, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Ruin of Baths (Thermae) of Caracella, Rome, Italy, Travel Sketch
Holabird, John, Sr. American, 1886-1945

View of Entrance to a Walled City, Cahors, France, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Roman Ruins Seen Through A Brick Arch, Paestum, Italy, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

St. Peter's Basilica showing the Main Altar, Rome, Italy, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Entrance to Farnese Palace, Rome, Italy, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Arched Bridge Across Seine River, Paris, France, Perspective
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Classical Stone Wall Around French Chateau, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Perspective View of Greek Temple Ruins, Paestum, Italy, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

S. Maria Della Pace, Rome, Italy, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird, Sr. American, 1886–1945

Family Group on a Terrace
John Theodore Heins, Sr. (German, active England, 1697-1756)

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris, France, Travel Sketch
John Augur Holabird Jr. American, 1886-1945

Empire Room Lobby, Palmer House Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, Interior Perspective
Holabird and Roche (American, 1883-1927) Jenney and Tyler Mack (American, 20th century)

The Water Fan
Winslow Homer American, 1836-1910

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

Fish Ornament from the Oliver Building, Chicago, Illinois
Holabird and Roche American, 1893-1927

Coffeepot
Joseph Richardson, Sr. (American, 1711–1784) Philadelphia

Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606