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 Somnambulists
John E. Coleman American, 1923-1961

Untitled
Kiki Smith American, born Germany, 1954

The Elliott Room (Charter Series)
Robert Ryman American, 1930-2019

Still Life
Glenn O. Coleman American, 1887-1932

Samovar
Designed by Henry van de Velde Belgian, 1863-1957 Made by the Workshop of Theodor Müller Weimar, Germany, founded late 19th century

Fragments (Border)
Nasca Coyunga, Nazca Valley, South coast, Peru

Altar Set
China

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Ni Zan (1301-1374)
Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585-c. 1664)

Discontinuous Aggregates
Robert Smithson American, 1938–1973

Chicago Duet
John E. Dowell, Jr. American, born 1941

Dining Table
Josef Albers American, born Germany, 1888-1976 Bauhaus Workshop Germany, 1919-1933

Five Panels of a Vajrasattva Crown with Transcendental Buddhas
Tibet

Gusanos (Worms)
Francisco Toledo Mexican, 1940-2019

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

Icarus
John Dowell (American, born 1941) printed by John Dowell published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Bulb Pot
Wedgwood Manufactory (1759–present) Etruria, Staffordshire, England

Five Blues (Punj Neelay)
Rasheed Araeen British, born Pakistan, 1935

Bertha, Dress Front, Collars, and Two Cuffs
Belgium, Brussels

Teakettle and Stand
Design attributed to Edward C. Moore (American, 1827–1891) Tiffany and Company (American, founded 1837) New York

Chasuble, Stole, Maniple, Chalice Veil, Burse
Vestments made by Minnie B. Hanner (American, active c. 1934) Orphreys made by Alice Richardson (American, active c. 1934) of Christ Church, Joliet United States, Illinois, Joliet