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

Desert Forms
Hughie Lee-Smith (American, 1915–1999)

Thanksgiving
Doris Lee (American, 1904–1983)

Untitled
Lee Bontecou American, 1931-2022

Blood Pool
Kiki Smith American, born Germany, 1954

Black and White
Lee Krasner American, 1908-1984

Tanktotem I
David Smith American, 1906-1965

Noah Smith
Ralph Earl American, 1751–1801

Nude Bent Forward, Paris
Lee Miller American, 1907–1977

The Civet
Lee Krasner American, 1908-1984

Untitled
Kiki Smith American, born Germany, 1954

Cubi VII
David Smith American, 1906–1965

Kiki (Smith)
Chuck Close American, 1940-2021

Beach Scene
David Smith American, 1906-1965

Thanksgiving
Doris Lee (American, 1904-1983) printed by Associated American Artists (American, founded 1934)

The Pasture Brook
Lee Sturges American, 1865-1954

Nude
Lee Friedlander American, born 1934

"Top Sheets" Tobacco Premium Quilt
Theresa Zett Smith (American, 1866–1920) Syracuse, New York, United States

Third Stone
Lee Bontecou (American, 1931-2022) printed by Zigmunds Priede published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Wave #1
Lee Chesney American, born 1920

Winter Scene
Lee Sturges American, 1865-1954