John’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.
The Courtship of Washington
John C. McRae American, active 1855–1880
Two Border Fragments
Spain
Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy
Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751
"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022
A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956
Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965
Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula
Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945
Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace
Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia
Fragment
Egypt
Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92
Altarpiece with Crowned Buddha
Thailand or Cambodia
Model Artillery with Field Carriage
Master Dodemont of Normandy French, active mid-16th century
Tureen with Cover and Stand
Artist unknown (Chinese, made for the American market) China
Winged Scarab Amulet
Egyptian
Border Fragments
Nasca South coast, Peru
Wall Gun (Hakenbüchse) with Stock and Stand
European, possibly German