Allen’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.

Julia Belle Swain, Mississippi River, Illinois
Allen Hess American, born 1950

The Dead Sea From Masada, Israel
Allen Hess American, born 1950

Untitled
Allen Hess American, born 1950

Untitled
Allen Hess American, born 1950

Steamboat Smoke at Louisville
Allen Hess American, born 1950

Julia Belle Swain, Tennessee River
Allen Hess American, born 1950

Hang Up
Eva Hesse American, born Germany, 1936–1970

Sequel
Eva Hesse American, born Germany, 1936–1970

Untitled
Eva Hesse American, born Germany, 1936–1970

"Inez", Graceland Cemetery, Chicago
Harold Allen American, 1912–1998

Untitled
Eva Hesse American, born Germany, 1936–1970

Untitled
Eva Hesse American, born Germany, 1936-1970

Haunt of the Heron
Allen Erskine Philbrick American, 1879-1964

Stair, Old Jail, Carthage, Illinois
Harold Allen American, 1912–1998

Still Life in Stanley Mitruk's Studio
Harold Allen American, 1912–1998

Portrait of a Woman (Martha Hess)
Henry Fuseli Swiss, active in England, 1741-1825

Flowers
Anne Allen (English, born 1750) after Jean Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728-1808)

Picasso Poster in Subway, Chicago
Harold Allen American, 1912–1998

Stone Dog, Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois
Harold Allen American, 1912–1998

Doll's Head in Showcase, Virginia City, Montana
Harold Allen American, 1912–1998