George’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.

Shadrak
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Joint Prima Donna
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Nude
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Press Roll
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Nude Frying Eggs
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Titian
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Vanity
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Seated Nude
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Backstage - Tabor Theatre
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Head of Mae
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Show-up, New Orleans Style
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

Fire on Bellevue Place
George von Physter (American, 1909-1986) published by the Works Progress Administration

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)

Georg von Rosen
Anders Zorn Swedish, 1860-1920

Salomé
Hans von Aachen German, c. 1552-1615

Saint George and the Dragon
Bernat Martorell (Spanish, active from 1427–died 1452)

Peytral from a horse armor of Georg von Wolframsdorf
Christian Spor (Austrian, died 1485) Austrian, Mühlau

The Amazon
Franz von Stuck (German, 1863–1928)

Flower Girl in Holland
George Hitchcock American, 1850–1913

Female Nude Bending Toward the Left
Georg Kolbe German, 1877-1947