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 Valley of the Eisak Near Brixen in the Tyrol
John Robert Cozens English, 1752-1797

Pine Trees in the Mountains
John Robert Cozens English, 1752-1799

Villa Negroni, Rome
Unknown artist (French, 19th century) possibly after John Robert Cozens (English, 1752-1799)

Castel Sant'Angelo
Alexander Cozens English, c. 1717-1786

Portrait of Edouard Molé
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678

Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678

Anne of Austria, Queen of France
Robert Nanteuil (French, 1623-1678) after Pierre Mignard I (French, 1612-1695)

House Painter
Robert John Gibbings Irish, 1889-1958

Dublin under Snow
Robert John Gibbings Irish, 1889-1958

Simon Vouet
Robert van Voerst (Flemish, 1597-1636/37) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

Goats on the Edge of a Lake
Alexander Cozens English, 1717-1786

Champs de Mars: The Red Tower
Robert Delaunay French, 1885–1941

The Retreat from Serbia
Robert John Gibbings Irish, 1889-1958

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

The Fountains
Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)

The Old Temple
Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)

Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Louis XIV
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678

Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606

Short Circuit
Robert Rauschenberg American, 1925–2008