Willie’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.

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Willie Robert Middlebrook American, 1957-2012

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Willie Robert Middlebrook American, 1957-2012

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Willie Robert Middlebrook American, 1957-2012

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Willie Robert Middlebrook American, 1957-2012

Strategy: Sever/Isolate
Willie Doherty Irish, born 1959

Centre Bridge
Edward Willis Redfield (American, 1869–1965)

Portrait of Edouard Molé
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678

Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678

Nude
Willi Baumeister German, 1889–1955

Anne of Austria, Queen of France
Robert Nanteuil (French, 1623-1678) after Pierre Mignard I (French, 1612-1695)

The Dan Ryan Expressway
Wesley Willis American, 1963-2003

Simon Vouet
Robert van Voerst (Flemish, 1597-1636/37) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

Champs de Mars: The Red Tower
Robert Delaunay French, 1885–1941

The Dan Ryan Expressway past 51st toward 47th St.
Wesley Willis American, 1963-2003

The Fountains
Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)

The Old Temple
Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808)

Louis XIV
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678

Short Circuit
Robert Rauschenberg American, 1925–2008

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Robert Gober American, born 1954

Robert Penn Warren
Zubel Kachadoorian American, born 1924