Burton’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.

Helloo!
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Helloo!
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Wise Child
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Fair and Warmer
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Comin' for to Carry Me Home
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

A Young Man's Fancy
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Loves of Three Tomatoes
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Loves of Three Tomatoes
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Bambury Runner-up
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Rope Skipper
Burton Freund (American, 1915-1968) published by the Works Progress Administration

Seating for Eight
Scott Burton American, 1939–1989

Low Piece (Bench)
Scott Burton American, 1939–1989

Bronze Chair
Scott Burton American, 1939–1989

Aluminum Chair
Scott Burton American, 1939–1989

Cuenca from Across the Huécar
S. Chatwood Burton American, 1881-1955

Necklace
Elsa Freund (American, 1912–2001) Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Segovia Cathedral, Spain
S. Chatwood Burton American, 1881-1955

Upper Town, Cuenca, Spain
S. Chatwood Burton American, 1881-1955

Gossips (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Virginia Lee Burton (American, 1909–1968) Produced by Folly Cove Designers United States, Massachusetts, Gloucester

Under the X's
Richmond Burton American, born 1960