Barnett’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.

Circus: Go by Underground
Barnett Freedman (English, 1901-1958) printed by Curwen Press, Plaistow published by Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited

Circus
Barnett Freedman (English, 1901-1958) printed by Curwen Press, Plaistow published by Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited

Theatre: Go by Underground
Barnett Freedman (English, 1901-1958) printed by Curwen Press, Plaistow published by Underground Electric Railways Company of London Limited

The Freedman
John Quincy Adams Ward (American, 1830–1910)

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)

Untitled
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

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

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)

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)

Untitled
Jill Freedman American, 1939-2019

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

Untitled Etching 1
Barnett Newman (American, born 1905-1970) printed by Donn Steward published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Note I, from Notes
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)