Smith’s work is defined by its arts and crafts movement sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Vase
Smith Metal Arts Company American, founded 1889 Buffalo, New York
Smith Metal Arts American, founded 1889 Buffalo, New York
Lion (One of a Pair, South Pedestal)
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) American Bronze Founding Company (American, founded 1886) Chicago
Articulated Dragon
Myochin School Japanese, active late 19th century
Blood Pool
Kiki Smith American, born Germany, 1954
Tanktotem I
David Smith American, 1906-1965
Life Cast of the Hands and Face of Abraham Lincoln
Leonard Wells Volk (American, 1828–1895)
Noah Smith
Ralph Earl American, 1751–1801
Desert Forms
Hughie Lee-Smith (American, 1915–1999)
Untitled
Cubi VII
David Smith American, 1906–1965
Kiki (Smith)
Chuck Close American, 1940-2021
Nelson Algren Pauses after Another White Sox Loss, Chicago
Art Shay American, 1922-2018
Midwest Landscape #73
Art Sinsabaugh American, 1924–1983
Nelson Algren, by his Favorite Division St. Bar, Chicago
Ceramic Art Company (American, 1889–1906) Trenton, New Jersey
Beach Scene
Goldweight: Seated Figure
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples Ghana Coastal West Africa
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena
Greek
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Otho
Roman; minted in Rome