Han-Lien’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.

Black & White II
Han-Lien Wu (American, born 1954) Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Black & White I
Han-Lien Wu (American, born 1954) Ann Arbor, MIchigan, United States

The Golden Wall
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

River Dwellers (Shuishang renjia)
Wu Jide Chinese, born 1942

On Heavenly Mountain (天子山上)
Wu Junfa 吴俊发 Chinese, born 1927

Virgin and Child
Hans Memling (Netherlandish, c. 1430–1494)

The Emperor Maximilian Presented to Christ by His Patron Saints
Hans Springinklee German, c. 1495-after 1522

Blue Rhythm
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

Apollo and Marsyas
Hans Thoma (German, 1839–1924)

Eight Boys
Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550

Portrait of a Donor (recto); Saint Anthony of Padua (verso)
Hans Memling (Netherlandish, c. 1430–1494)

Growth
Jean (Hans) Arp French, born Germany (Alsace), 1886–1966

Christ Carrying the Cross
Attributed to Hans Maler (German, c. 1480–by 1529)

Incense That Revives the Image of the Dead - Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Attributed to Komatsuya Hyakki Japanese, 1720–1793 (?)

Portrait of a Lady of the Wentworth Family (Probably Jane Cheyne)
Hans Eworth (Flemish, active England, 1545–73/74)

The Poet
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966

Lu Xun (Zhongguo zuojia- Lu Xun xiansheng)
Wu Biduan 伍必端 (Chinese, born 1926)

The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Hans Baldung Grien German, 1484/85-1545

The Doll (La Poupée)
Hans Bellmer German, born Poland, 1902–1975