Henry’s work is defined by its art nouveau sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Samovar
Designed by Henry van de Velde Belgian, 1863-1957 Made by the Workshop of Theodor Müller Weimar, Germany, founded late 19th century

Henry van de Velde
Edvard Munch Norwegian, 1863-1944

Tropon
Henry van de Velde Belgian, 1863-1957

Plate
Henry van de Velde Belgian, 1863-1957 Made by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory Dresden, Germany, founded 1710

Pastoral Landscape with Ruins
Adriaen van de Velde (Dutch, 1636–1672)

Christ on the Road to Emmaus
Style of Jan van de Velde I Dutch, c. 1568-1623

A Cow and Three Sheep
Adriaen van de Velde Dutch, 1636-1672

The Star of the Magi
Jan van de Velde II Dutch, c. 1593-1641

At the Moulin Rouge
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901)

Air, plate two from The Four Elements
Jan van de Velde II (Dutch, c.1593-1641) after Willem Buytewech (Dutch, 1591/92-1624)

Two Cows under a Tree
Adriaen van de Velde Dutch, 1636-1672

Fire, plate four from The Four Elements
Jan van de Velde II (Dutch, c.1593-1641) after Willem Buytewech (Dutch, 1591/92-1624)

Study of a Male Nude
Adriaen van de Velde Dutch, 1636-1672

Earth, plate one from The Four Elements
Jan van de Velde II (Dutch, c.1593-1641) after Willem Buytewech (Dutch, 1591/92-1624)

Robbers Attacking a Coach
Jan van de Velde II (Dutch, c.1593-1641) after Esias van de Velde (Dutch, c. 1587-1630)

Two Cows and a Sheep
Adriaen van de Velde Dutch, 1636-1672

Two Sheep
Adriaen van de Velde Dutch, 1636-1672

Scarf
Designed by Bram van Velde (Dutch, 1895–1981) France, Lyon, Maison Abraham

Fishing Boats in a Calm
Jan van de Cappelle (Dutch, 1626–1679)

Dilapidated Hut, Plate 4 from Landscapes
Jan van de Velde II (Dutch, c. 1593-1641) after Pieter de Molijn (Dutch, 1595-1661)