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
Lace Curtain for Mayor Daley
Gea
Canto II, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)
Untitled
Barnett Newman (B), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009
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
Box for Notes
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
Canto VI, from 18 Cantos
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
Lascaux
Barbara S. Spitz American, 1926-2025