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
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
Wellfleet Harbor
Julian E. Levi American, 1900–1982
Plate with Four-Part Geometric Pattern
Maria Montoya Martinez (Pueblo de San Ildefonso and American, 1887–1980) Julian Martinez (Pueblo de San Ildefonso and American, 1879–1943) Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico
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
The Little Student
Caro
Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Julian II
Roman; minted in Sirmium
The Picture Book
Penrose
Julian Lethbridge American, born 1947
Tom Shirley American, active 1970s
Christmas Greens