John’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.

The Shawl
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Landscape with Rain
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

The Vase
John Rock (American, 20th century) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Reclining Figure
John Rock (American, 20th century) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Figure
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Landscape
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Head
James McGarrell (American, born 1930) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Interior
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Incredible Speed
John Hultberg (American, 20th century) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Scipio Africanus, plate VI from XII Romans
Rudy Pozzatti (American, born 1925) printed by John Rock published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Caracalla
Rudy Pozzatti (American, born 1925) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Gently a Summer Breeze
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Models
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Marcus Aurelius, plate III from XII Romans
Rudy Pozzatti (American, born 1925) printed by John Rock published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Reclining Figure II
John Rock (American, 1919-1993) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Glacial Strata
John Rock (American, 20th century) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Vespasian, plate XII from XII Romans
Rudy Pozzatti (American, born 1925) printed by John Rock published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Colophon, from XII Romans
Rudy Pozzatti (American, born 1925) printed by John Rock published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Desert Flower
Ruth Asawa (American, 1926-2013) printed by John Rock published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Los Angeles, CA

Piano Bathers II
James McGarrell (American, born 1930) printed by John Rock (American, 1919-1993) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)