Michael’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.

Cane Handle
Fabergé Workshop Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1842-1917 Master Craftsman: Michael Perchin Russian, 1860-1903

Miniature Perfume Bottle
Fabergé Workshop Saint Petersburg or Moscow, Russia, 1842-1917 Master Craftsman: Michael Perchin Russian, 1860-1903

Brilliant Gloom
Michael Raedecker Dutch, born 1963

For Sunday's Dinner
William Michael Harnett (American, born Ireland, 1848–1892)

Just Dessert
William Michael Harnett (American, born Ireland, 1848–1892)

One at the Time
Michaël Borremans Belgian, born 1963

Rocking Chair
Made by Jacob And Josef Kohn Austria, Vienna

Ballet of the Left-Handed Piano
Michael Hurson American, 1941–2007

Apollo Granting Phaeton Permission to Drive the Chariot of the Sun
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)

Diana and Endymion
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)

Neues Bild-und Musterbuch (New Picture and Sample Book)
Johann Michael Kirschbaum (German, active c. 1771) Germany

Saint Michael and the Devil
Spanish

Statue of Mercury
Michael Henry Spang Danish, active 1750-1767

Perv's House, Chicago
Michael Abramson American, 1948–2011

Jove Casts His Thunderbolts at the Rebellious Giants
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)

Mercury Rescues the Disguised Io after Beheading Argus
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)

The Old Violin
Unknown artist after William M. Harnett (American, 1848-1892)

Embassy Ballroom, Chicago
Michael Abramson American, 1948–2011

Study for Actual Size (Munich Depression)
Michael Heizer American, born 1944

Venus and Cupid at the Forge of Vulcan
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)