Mei’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.

Bamboo and Plum
Mei Lanfang (Chinese, 1894-1961)

Autumn Grace (Qiu de Fengcai)
Chao Mei Chinese, born 1931

Drinking and Dancing before the Tribal Chief
Leng Mei (Chinese, 1669-1742)

The Plum Blossom Studio in the style of Li Cheng
Mei Chong Chinese, 1623-1697

Woman Fantasizing
Leng Mei Chinese, c. 1700/1750

Saint Jerome
Raphael de Mey German, active 16th century in imitation of Lucas van Leyden Netherlandish, c. 1494-1533

Two Ladies of Ancient Rome
Paolo Mei Italian, active 1893

Square Dish with Symbols of Longevity and Immortality (Deer, Bats, Fungus, and Clouds) and the Phrase Tian Zhi Mei Lu (Beauty of Heavenly Prosperity)
China

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)

Priest and Boy
Lawrence Carmichael Earle American, 1845-1921

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)

Fishing Craft near the Cliffs at Collioure
Adolphe Appian French, 1818-1898

Interior of St. Mark's, Venice
David Dalhoff Neal (American, 1838–1915)

Nighthawks
Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

Lion (One of a Pair, South Pedestal)
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) American Bronze Founding Company (American, founded 1886) Chicago

American Gothic
Grant Wood (American, 1891–1942)

The Fall of the Giants
Salvator Rosa Italian, 1615-1673