Léon’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.
Portrait of Henry Field
Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat (French, 1833–1923)
Monsieur Thiers
Léon Bonnat (French, 1833-1922) printed by Alfred Cadart (French, 1828-1875)
Day (Truth)
Ferdinand Hodler Swiss, 1853–1918
Interrogation II
Leon Golub American, 1922–2004
Corpus and Superscription Plaque
Florentine
The Rapidity of Sleep
Yves Tanguy American, born France, 1900–1955
Christa and Wolfi
Gerhard Richter German, born 1932
Madame Léon Clapisson
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)
Reclining Nude
Max Beckmann German, 1884–1950
Midday Sorrow
Angel Planells Spanish, 1901–1989
Chariot Race
Jean Léon Gérôme (French, 1824–1904)
La durée poignardée (Time Transfixed)
René Magritte Belgian, 1898–1967
Dead Fowl
Chaim Soutine Born Minsk (Russian Empire, now Belarus), 1893; died Paris, 1943
Anacreon with the Infants Bacchus and Cupid
Panel (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Léon Bakst (Russian, born Belarus, 1868–1924) Produced by the Robinson Silk Company for Clingen and Selig (New York) New York, United States
Combat
Designed by Léon Bakst (Russian, born Belarus, 1866–1924) Produced by the Robinson Silk Company for Clingen and Selig (New York) New York, United States
The Heretic's Fork
Leon Golub American, 1922-2004
Champs de Mars: The Red Tower
Robert Delaunay French, 1885–1941
Madam Pompadour
Amedeo Modigliani Italian, 1884–1920