Alma’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.

Big Sur Bridge
Alma Lavenson American, 1897-1989

Starry Night and the Astronauts
Alma Thomas American, 1891–1978

Alma Mahler
Oskar Kokoschka English, born Austria, 1886-1980

The Bowman, frontispiece from The Epic of Kings, Stories Retold from Firdusi
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (English, born the Netherlands, 1836-1912) written by Helen Zimmern (1846-1934) published by Thomas Fisher Unwin, London

Come Out of Doors and See Spring's New Dress, Travel by Underground
Alma Faulkner (English, active 1925-28) printed by Dangerfield Printing Company Limited published by Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited

Come Out of Doors in Your New Dress, Travel by Underground
Alma Faulkner (English, active 1925-28) printed by Dangerfield Printing Company Limited published by Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited

Tchaikovsky – Un Alma Atormentada, from Books, Set No. 2
Arturo Herrera (American, born 1959) original text written by Andres Ruiz Tarazona original text published by Real Musical S.A., Madrid, in 1974

Giuseppe Verdi – Alma Del “Risorgimento”, from Books, Set No. 3
Arturo Herrera (American, born 1959) original text written by Andres Ruiz Tarazona original text published by Real Musical S.A., Madrid, in 1975

Border
Belgium, probably Bruges

Four Borders
Belgium

Two Borders
Belgium, probably Bruges

Necklace
Art Silver Shop American, active 1918–34 Edmund Boker and Ernest Gould Chicago

Two Borders
Belgium

Three Borders
Belgium, probably Bruges

Flounce
Belgium, probably Bruges

Medallion Insert
Belgium, possibly Ghent

Lace Border Fragment
Belgium or France

Pair of Lappets (Joined)
France, probably Bayeux

Two Border Fragments
Belgium, probably Bruges