Chicago’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
Chicago Crucible Company (American, c. 1917–32) A division of Northwestern Terra Cotta Company (American, 1878–1965) Chicago, Illinois
Stamnos (Mixing Jar)
Attributed to the Chicago Painter Greek; Athens
Lion (One of a Pair, South Pedestal)
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) American Bronze Founding Company (American, founded 1886) Chicago
3 Star Cunts
Judy Chicago American, born 1939
Chicago Civic Center: Perspective View of Plaza
Chicago Civic Center Architects C.F. Murphy, supervising architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, associated architects Loebl, Schlossman, Bennett & Dart, associated architects Jacques C. Brownson, designer Al Francik, delineator
An Elegant Company
Pieter Codde (Dutch, 1599-1678)
Hydria (Water Jar)
Punch Bowl
Chased by Eugene J. Soligny (American, c. 1833–1901) Tiffany and Company (American, founded 1837) New York
Fern and Daisy Perfume Bottle (no. 2661)
Tiffany and Company (American, founded 1837) New York
Armchair
J. S. Ford, Johnson and Company (American, 1872–early 20th century) Chicago
Pair of Sinumbra Lamps
Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851)
American Gothic
Grant Wood (American, 1891–1942)
Pair of Wine Coolers
Chicago
Harry Callahan American, 1912–1999
Darwin D. Martin House: "Tree of Life" Window
Frank Lloyd Wright American, 1867-1959 Fabricated by Linden Glass Company, Chicago, Illinois
Tureen
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831) Providence
Design attributed to Francis H. Bacon (American, 1856–1940) A. H. Davenport & Company (American, 1875–1910) Boston
Dress Fabric
Designed by Léon Bakst (Russian, born Belarus, 1866–1924) Produced by the Robinson Silk Company for Clingen and Selig (New York, active 20th century) New York, United States
Alice
William Merritt Chase (American, 1849–1916)
Samuel Slater, The Father of American Manufacturers (Handkerchief)
Engraved by James Provan & Son's (American, active 1890s) after a portrait by James Sullivan Lincoln (American, 1811–1888) Manufactured by Cranston Print Works Co. (American, active 1890) United States, Rhode Island, Cranston