Lia’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Facing Touch
Lia Cook (American, born 1942)

The Village
Howard Norton Cook American, 1901-1980

The Robert Frank Coloring Book
Jno Cook American, born Netherlands, 1940-2018

Cooking on the street, San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Arnold Genthe American, born Germany, 1869–1942

The Cook's Recipe
Théodule Augustin Ribot French, 1823-1891

Headland
Gordon Cook American, 1927-1985

The Cook and his Wife
Albrecht Dürer German, 1471-1528

Woman with a Green Book (Louisa Gallond Cook)
Erastus Salisbury Field American, 1805–1900

Cook County Jail, Chicago
Jonas Dovydenas American, born Lithuania, 1939-2025

Morning
Claude Joseph Vernet (French, 1714–1789)

Punchinellos Cooking and Tasting Gnocchi (Punchinellos' Repast)
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo Italian, 1696–1770

Vessel
Nupe Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Campaign Sketches: Our Jolly Cook
Winslow Homer American, 1836–1910

Bison Standing
Kathleen McKeith Cooke American, born 1908

Cook County Jail, Chicago
Jonas Dovydenas American, born Lithuania, 1939-2025

The Catch Coming In
Edward William Cooke English, 1811-1880

The Cook, plate eleven from Landscapes and Interiors
Edouard Vuillard (French, 1868-1940) printed by Auguste Clot (French, 1858-1936) published by Ambroise Vollard (French, 1867-1939)

The Scullion
Théodule Ribot (French, 1823–1891)

Chief Cook and Dishwasher
Felicie Waldo Howell American, 1897-1968

Covered Cup
England, London Richard Gurney and Thomas Cook (English, active 1727-1773)