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

Resurfacing on Court
Ming Murray American, born China, 1951

Back on Earth
Elizabeth Murray American, 1940–2007

Brush Holder
Ma Guozhen Chinese (active 1796-1821)

In the Bamboo Grove (Zhulin shenchu)
Hu Ming Chinese, born 1944

Untitled
Elizabeth Murray American, 1940-2007

Free Element Plate V
DoDo Jin Ming Chinese, born 1955

Qin Ming (Shinmei)
Yashima Gakutei Japanese, 1786 (?)-1868

Murray Hill Hotel, Spiral
Berenice Abbott American, 1898–1991

The Ming Sisters
Betty Woodman American, born 1930

Untitled
Elizabeth Murray American, 1940-2007

Untitled
Elizabeth Murray American, 1940-2007

Free Element Plate XXVIII
DoDo Jin Ming Chinese, born 1955

Town and Castle of Hay
Joseph Murray Ince English, 1806-1859

Bugs Bunny
Murray Riss American, born Poland 1940

Pillars of the Country
Yao Shou Chinese, 1423-1495

Woman Holding Breast
Murray Riss American, born Poland 1940

Free Element Plate XXIX
DoDo Jin Ming Chinese, born 1955

Yellow Flowers for Murray Hopkins
Carolyn Brady American, 1937-2005

The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Dr. John Murray Scottish, 1809–1898

Panel (Furnishing Fabric)
China