Hale’s work is defined by its impressionism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Twilight
Hale Woodruff (American, 1900–1980)

Nathan Hale
Frederick W. MacMonnies (American, 1863–1937) Cast by E. Gruet Jeune Foundry (French, 1891–1904)

A Child's Grave, Hale County, Alabama
Walker Evans American, 1903–1975

Untitled (Portrait of a Man)
L. H. Hale American, 1823-1885

Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)
L. H. Hale American, 1823-1885

Untitled (Portrait of Sarah Preston)
L. H. Hale American, 1823-1885

Untitled (Portrait of Thomas Preston)
L. H. Hale American, 1823-1885

Untitled (Portrait of a Boy)
L. H. Hale American, 1823-1885

Handkerchief
Guarani Paraguay

Coffeepot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl, and Tray
Emery W. Todd American, active c.1909–1930

Pin
Designed by Yngve Olsson (American, born Denmark, 1896–1970) Made by Kalo Shop (American, 1900–70) Chicago

Card Table
Artist unknown (American, 19th century) Chester, Vermont

Cream Pot
Myer Myers (American, 1723–1795) New York

Shallow Bowl
Designed by Erik Magnussen (American, born Denmark, 1884–1961) Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831) Providence

Baptist Church, Hale County, Alabama
William Christenberry American, 1936-2016

Golden Bird
Constantin Brancusi Romanian, active France, 1876–1957

Fall-Front Desk
Vienna, Austria

Untitled (Portrait of Harriet and Catherine Hubbard)
L. H. Hale American, 1823-1885

Miniature Easter Egg with Scent Bottle
Fabergé Workshop Saint Petersburg, Russia, 1842-1917

Oval Tureen
Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory Austrian, 1718-1744