James’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.

Francis Hopkinson
James Heath (English, 1757-1834) after Robert Edge Pine (British, 1742-1788) published by Joseph Delaplaine (American, 1777-1824)

Francis Hopkinson
James Heath (English, 1757-1834) after Robert Edge Pine (British, 1742-1788) published by Joseph Delaplaine (American, 1777-1824)

Old Trees with Old Man, a Girl, and a Dog, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Richard Corbould (English, 1757–1831) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (British, 1757–1834)

A Woman Sitting by the Window (“Evening Thou Bringest All”), from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Henry Fuseli (Swiss, active in England, 1741-1825) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (British, 1757–1834)

Eastern Patriarch, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
James Barry (Irish, 1741-1806) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (British, 1757–1834)

Resting, Men and Dogs Under a Big Tree, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
William Delamotte (English, 1775–1863) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Charge, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Robert Ker Porter (English, 1777–1842) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Cavalry Charging, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Conrad Gessner (Swiss, 1764–1826) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Landscape with Large Trees, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Richard Cooper II (English, born Scotland, 1740-1822) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Young Boy Seated, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Thomas Barker (English, 1769–1847) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Landscape with Old Trees by Water, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Henry Richard Greville, 3rd Earl of Warwick and Brooke (English, 1779–1853) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

The Lost Apple, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Thomas Stothard (English, 1755–1834) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Old Tree, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Thomas Hearne (English, 1744–1817) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Hugh Edwards, Curator of Photography, The Chicago Art Institute
David Heath American, 1931-2016

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Dave Heath American, 1931-2016

A Heath
David Lucas (English, 1802-1881) after John Constable (English, 1776-1837)

Saint James the Greater
Master F.P. (Italian, c. 1530-1550) or after Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, called Il Parmigianino (Italian, 1503-1540)

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James McGarrell American, born 1930

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Dave Heath American, 1931-2016