Ralph’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.

Lucybelle Crater and her Editorial Friend's Ducky Son Lucybelle Crater
Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

Cranston Ritchie with Pitcher
Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

Romance of Ambrose Bierce #3
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

Cranston Richie
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

Untitled (Boy with Flag)
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

Lucybelle Crater and her 15 year Old Son's Friend
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

Untitled ("Motion-Sound" Landscape)
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

Bridge to the Forefinger
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

Untitled (Boy Making Gesture)
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

Untitled (Mask in Water)
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

Madonna
Ralph Eugene Meatyard, (American, 1925–1972) Printed by Conrad J. Pressma, (American, born 1944), Director of the Center for Photographic Studies, under the supervision of Madelyn Meatyard, the artist's widow.

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972

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Ralph Eugene Meatyard American, 1925–1972