Frances’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.

Gainsboro' Girl, No. 15 from the portfolio "American Pictorial Photography, Series I" (1899)
Frances B. Johnston American, 1864–1952

Tassels
Nasca Nazca Valley, south coast, Peru

Library Ladder
William France (born England, 1759–1838) London Made for Badminton House, Badminton, Gloucestershire, England

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; Athens

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

Interior at Nice
Henri Matisse French, 1869–1954

Fragments
France, Lyon

Buddha Seated in Meditation
Thailand, Cambodia or Laos

Nothing is Enough
Frances Stark American, born 1967

Waraji or Zori and Tabi Socks
Japan

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

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

Camel and Rider
China

Tartessians
Arthur B. Davies American, 1862-1928