Minsook’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.

Suffering Madonna
Minsook Kim Lee probably American, active 1980s

Orchids
Kim Eung-won Korean, 1855-1921

Thanksgiving
Doris Lee (American, 1904–1983)

Koryo Dynasty Cup with Dragon Head Handle
Byron Kim American, born 1961

Untitled
Lee Bontecou American, 1931-2022

Black and White
Lee Krasner American, 1908-1984

Desert Forms
Hughie Lee-Smith (American, 1915–1999)

Nude Bent Forward, Paris
Lee Miller American, 1907–1977

The Civet
Lee Krasner American, 1908-1984

Thanksgiving
Doris Lee (American, 1904-1983) printed by Associated American Artists (American, founded 1934)

Water Dropper in the Shape of a Lotus Flower
Kim Ki-chul Korean, born 1933

Three Onions
Po Kim Korean, 20th century

The Pasture Brook
Lee Sturges American, 1865-1954

Nude
Lee Friedlander American, born 1934

Third Stone
Lee Bontecou (American, 1931-2022) printed by Zigmunds Priede published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Wave #1
Lee Chesney American, born 1920

Winter Scene
Lee Sturges American, 1865-1954

Nude
Lee Friedlander American, born 1934

Kim Novak
Duane Stephen Michals American, 1932-2026

Canyon de Chelly, Arizona
Lee Friedlander American, born 1934