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 Old Town Bridge Tower in Prague
John C. Vondrous American, born Czechoslovakia, 1884-1970

Old Houses, Prague
John C. Vondrous American, born Czechoslovakia, 1884-1970

Canal in Venice
John C. Vondrous American, born Czechoslovakia, 1884-1970

Town Square, Turnov, Bohemia
John C. Vondrous American, born Czechoslovakia, 1884-1970

Portal of St. Nepomuk Church, Prague
John C. Vondrous American, born Czechoslovakia, 1884-1970

Two Border Fragments
Spain

Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751

"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022

The Courtship of Washington
John C. McRae American, active 1855–1880

A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956

Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965

Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula

Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945

Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace

Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia

Fragment
Egypt

Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92

Altarpiece with Crowned Buddha
Thailand or Cambodia

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751