Martha’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.

Card Game
Martha Walter American, 1875-1976

Balcony of the Green House
Martha Walter American, 1875-1976

Florian's, Venice, no.2
Martha Walter American, 1875-1976

Landscape at L'Estaque
Georges Braque French, 1882–1963

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

Cleaning the Drapes, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Beauty Rest, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Playboy (On View), from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

First Lady (Pat Nixon), from series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Balloons, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Makeup/Hands Up, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Train Station
Walter Ellison (American, 1899–1977)

Boys Room, from the series Bringing the War Home: House Beautiful
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Red Stripe Kitchen, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Tron (Amputee), from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Patio View, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

House Beautiful Giacometti, from the series Bringing the War Home: House Beautiful
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Empty Boys, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Vacation Getaway, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943

Honors (Striped Burial), from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home
Martha Rosler American, born 1943