Thomas’s work is defined by its realism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

A Friendly Warning
Thomas Hicks American, 1823–1890

Learning to Weave in Taxco, Mexico
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

Distant View of Niagara Falls
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

Éventail (Fan)
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

Starry Night and the Astronauts
Alma Thomas American, 1891–1978

Battle Strategy
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

Rug
Designed by Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934) Produced by V'Soske (American, founded 1924) Ireland, County Galway

Faja
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

Octagonal Library Table
Attributed to Richard Hicks Bridgens English, 1785-1846 Made by Edward Holmes Baldock English, 1777-1845 London, England

Ventana I
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise
Thomas Birch American, born England, 1779–1851

Sample (Ford Foundation Program)
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

New England Scenery
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

Badagara
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

Cotton Pickers
Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889–1975)

Coverlet
William Hicks (American, 1821–1903) United States, Indiana, Madison County, Killbuck Creek

Sample (Ford Foundation Program)
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)

Art Institute of Chicago II, Chicago
Thomas Struth German, born 1954

Steichen's Pond
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934