Melander’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.

Harriet Warner Walker, approximately 3 years old
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Portrait of a young woman
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Untitled (standing woman)
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Woman seated at desk
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Wedding Portrait
L. Melander & Bro. (active late 19th century) Lewis M. Melander (American, born Sweden, died 1901) Silas Peter Melander (American, born Sweden, 1853–1929)

Dump Truck (Burns Bros. Coal Co.)
Beatrice Mandelman American, 1912-1998

Beside the River, No. 24 from the series "Stereoscopic Views of American and Foreign Scenery"
Whiting Bros. Americans, active late 1860s

Untitled (Portrait of Family of Five)
Hoffman Bros. American, 19th century

Architectural Brick with Ogre Mask
China, from the pagoda at Xiuding Si (Xiuding Temple) at Mount Qingliang, near Anyang, Henan province

Memorial portrait of the artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Utagawa Yoshiiku Japanese, 1833-1904

Relief Plaque
Roman

River trout
Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川 広重 Japanese, 1797-1858

Oval Tureen
Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory Austrian, 1718-1744

Portrait Bust of a Woman
Roman

Michigan Avenue, South from Jackson Street
Copelin & Melander American, active mid 19th century

Transom panels (ramma) from the Phoenix Pavilion (Hōōden)
Takamura Kо̄un Japanese, 1852-1934

Transom panels (ramma) from the Phoenix Pavilion (Hōōden)
Takamura Kо̄un Japanese, 1852-1934

Transom panels (ramma) from the Phoenix Pavilion (Hooden)
Takamura Kо̄un Japanese, 1852-1934

Spring, from the series "Four Seasons"
Munakata Shiko Japanese, 1903-1975

Aaron Burr
E. G. Williams and Bro. (American, 19th century) after James Van Dyck (American, active 1834-1843)