Arnold’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.

Refugee Camp, Ruins in Background, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Ruins of Church Looking North-East or East; Yerba Buena Island in far Right Distance) San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

The Burning City, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Cooking on the street, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Nob Hill ruin, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Military Guard on Nob Hill, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Twisted Streets, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

The Burning City - Power and Telephone Poles, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Refugees Eating, Ruins of the City Hall, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

City View (North to Telegraph Hill?) San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

The Burning City, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Tilted Houses, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Mansion Used as Temporary Offices; old Automobile; Location Probably on Pacific Heights, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe (American, born Germany, 1869–1942) printed by Ansel Adams (American, 1902–1984)

Ruins of the City Hall Through the Portal of the Towne Mansion, Nob Hill, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Ruins; Location Unknown, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe (American, born Germany, 1869–1942) printed by Ansel Adams (American, 1902–1984)

Ruins of the Hearst building, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Group in Shadow Before Ruins, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Portrait of a Dog
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Isadora Duncan (The Marseillaise)
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

Burning Street, Fire Engine, and Hose, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942