Reuben’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.

Untitled, from the Nymph and Goat Series
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Untitled, from the Europa Series
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Untitled
Reuben Nakian (American, 1897-1986) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Myths and Legends
Reuben Nakian American, 1897-1986

Ruba Rombic Vase
Designed by Reuben Haley (American, 1872–1933) Made by Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company (American, 1893–1932) Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Mrs. Reuben Allerton (Lois Atherton)
Ammi Phillips (American, 1788–1865)

Monhegan Shoreline
Reuben Tam (American, 1916-1991) printed by Drum Lithographers (American, 20th century) published by Collectors Graphics, Inc. (American, c. 1960-)

Paul Revere
Reuben Kadish (American, 1913-1992) published by the Works Progress Administration

Pair of Ruba Rombic Bouillon Cups
Designed by Reuben Haley (American, 1872–1933) Made by Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company (American, 1893–1932) Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Paul Revere
Reuben Kadish (American, 1913-1992) published by the Works Progress Administration

Creamer
Designed by Reuben Haley (American, 1872–1933) Muncie Pottery (American, 1919–39) Muncie, Indiana

Ruben Nakian
Yousuf Karsh Canadian, born Turkish Armenia, 1908–2002

Armchair
England