William’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.

Pair of Counterbalanced Candlesticks
William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924) England, London

Fire Screen
Designed by William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924) Manufactured by W. A .S. Benson & Co. (English, 1880-1920) England, London

Table
William Arthur Smith Benson English, 1854-1924

Wall Sconce (One of a Pair)
Designed by William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924) Made by W. A .S. Benson & Co. (England, 1880-1920) England, London

Lamp
William Arthur Smith Benson English, 1854-1924 W. A .S. Benson & Co. London, England, 1880-1920

Hanging Oil Lantern
William Arthur Smith Benson English, 1854-1924 W. A. S. Benson & Co. London, England, 1880-1920

Cachepot
William Arthur Smith Benson English, 1854-1924 W. A. S. Benson & Co. London, England, 1880-1920

Wall Sconce (One of a Pair)
Designed by William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924) Made by W. A .S. Benson & Co. (English, 1880-1920) England, London

Rainy Day
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862–1951)

The Donkey Cart
Arthur William Heintzelman American, born 1891-1965

Cloudy Dawn
Frank Weston Benson American, 1862-1951

Hovering Geese
Frank Weston Benson American, 1862-1951

Crucifixion
Arthur William Heintzelman American, 1891-1965

White Heron in a Pool in a Garden
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862–1951)

Little Bluebills
Frank Weston Benson American, 1862-1951

The Start
Frank Weston Benson American, 1862-1951

Invitation
Arthur Thrall American, 1926-2015

Silver Sun
Arthur Dove (American, 1880–1946)

Swing Music (Louis Armstrong)
Arthur Dove (American, 1880–1946)

Nature Symbolized No. 2
Arthur Dove American, 1880-1946