Shirley’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.

Difficulty of Thought
Shirley Julian (American, 1914-1995) published by the Works Progress Administration

The Search
Shirley Julian (American, 1914-1995) published by the Works Progress Administration

The Wind
Julian Schnabel American, born 1951

The Grey Bodice
Julian Alden Weir (American, 1852–1919)

Flowers
Julian Alden Weir American, 1852-1919

Vase of Flowers
Julian Alden Weir American, 1852-1919

Wellfleet Harbor
Julian E. Levi American, 1900–1982

Sicilian Glass Lamp
Frederick S. Shirley American, active 1873–1894 Made by Mount Washington Glass Company American, 1837–1900 New Bedford, MA

Untitled
Julian Stanczak American, born Poland, 1928-2017

Sicilian Vase
Frederick S. Shirley (American, active 1873–1894) Mount Washington Glass Company (American, 1837–1900) New Bedford, Massachusetts

The Haystacks
Julian Alden Weir American, 1852-1919

The Little Student
Julian Alden Weir American, 1852-1919

Caro
Julian Alden Weir American, 1852-1919

The Picture Book
Julian Alden Weir American, 1852-1919

Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julian II
Roman; minted in Sirmium

Penrose
Julian Lethbridge American, born 1947

Untitled
Tom Shirley American, active 1970s

Christmas Greens
Julian Alden Weir American, 1852-1919

Portrait of Sophie Juliane von der Schulenburg
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta Italian, 1682-1754