William’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.

Resting, Men and Dogs Under a Big Tree, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
William Delamotte (English, 1775–1863) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (English, 1757–1834)

Two River Scenes
William Alfred Delamotte English, 1775-1863

Two Poplars and Seated Figure Beside Stream
Style of William Alfred Delamotte English, 1775-1863

Three Sketches of Dusseldorf River Boats
William Alfred Delamotte English, 1775-1863

Three Sketches of Dusseldorf River Boats
William Alfred Delamotte English, 1775-1863

River Scenes
William Alfred Delamotte English, 1775-1863

A Turn in the Road
Alfred Sisley (British, active in France, 1839–1899)

Georgia O'Keeffe—Torso
Alfred Stieglitz American, 1864–1946

The Seine at Port-Marly, Piles of Sand
Alfred Sisley (British, active in France, 1839–1899)

Alfred Sisley
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)

Street in Moret
Alfred Sisley (British, active in France, 1839–1899)

The Loire
Alfred Sisley (British, active in France, 1839–1899)

Watering Place at Marly
Alfred Sisley (British, active in France, 1839–1899)

The Hand of Man
Alfred Stieglitz American, 1864–1946

Georgia O'Keeffe
Alfred Stieglitz American, 1864–1946

Georgia O'Keeffe—Hands and Thimble
Alfred Stieglitz American, 1864–1946

Sun Rays—Paula, Berlin
Alfred Stieglitz American, 1864–1946