Cornelius’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.
Pair of Sinumbra Lamps
Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851)
Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia
Candelabrum
Attributed to Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia
Punch Bowl
Chased by Eugene J. Soligny (American, c. 1833–1901) Tiffany and Company (American, founded 1837) New York
Foam and Cypress, Point Lobos
Cornelis Botke American, 1887-1954
Fern and Daisy Perfume Bottle (no. 2661)
Tiffany and Company (American, founded 1837) New York
Armchair
J. S. Ford, Johnson and Company (American, 1872–early 20th century) Chicago
Pair of Wine Coolers
Two-Handled Covered Cup
Cornelius Kierstede (American, 1674–1757) New York
Loving Cup
Lebolt & Co. (American, founded 1899) Chicago
Desk
Attributed to R. J. Horner and Company (American, active 1886–c. 1915) New York
George Washington at the Altar of Liberty (Handkerchief)
Possibly printed by Charles Gray (Scottish, active c. 1819) or Colin Gillespie (Scottish, active c. 1819) Engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (American, 1777–1832) after a drawing by Charles Buxton (American, 1768–1833) and Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828) Scotland, Glasgow
Funeral of the Virgin
Peter Cornelius (German, 1783-1867) after Ludovico Carracci (Italian, 1555-1619)
Cornelius Allerton
Ammi Phillips (American, 1788–1865)
Center Table
Doe, Hazelton & Company American, 19th century Boston
Caudle Cup
Cornelius Vander Burch (Vanderburgh) American, c. 1653–1699 New York
Medal Commemorating National War Garden Commission
On the Beach—Two Are Company, Three Are None
Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910) published by Harper's Weekly (American, 1857-1916)
Tankard
Love Cup