S.’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Railway Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls
S. Barnett American

The Beginning
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Untitled 3
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Lace Curtain for Mayor Daley
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Gea
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Canto II, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Barnett Newman (B), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Untitled
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Lily
William S. Schwartz (American, born Smarhoń, Russian Empire, now Belarus, 1896-1977)

Flood Victims of Harrisburg
Terry Husebye American, born 1945

Canto I, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Box for Notes
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778) published by Francesco (Italian, 1758-1810) and Pietro Piranesi (Italian, born 1758/9)

Porthole Windows from Illinois Athletic Club
Barnett, Haynes & Barnett American, 20th century

Canto IX, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Canto VI, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

In Orchestra Hall
Beatrice S. Levy American, 1892-1974

Cuenca from Across the Huécar
S. Chatwood Burton American, 1881-1955

Preface page, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Lascaux
Barbara S. Spitz American, born 1926