Archibald’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.

Coverlet
Archibald Davidson (American, born Scottish, active 1832-1848) United States, New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca

Nightlife
Archibald John Motley Jr. (American, 1891–1981)

Self-Portrait
Archibald John Motley Jr. (American, 1891–1981)

Rose Bowl
Designed by Archibald Knox (English, 1864-1933) Made by Liberty & Co. (England, founded 1875)

Birmingham, from the series "Time of Change"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Three Girls and Boy in a Room; Boy and Girl Kissing in Another Room, from the series "Brooklyn Gang"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Boy and Girl at Cigarette Vending Machine, from the series "Brooklyn Gang"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus
Jo Davidson American, 1883–1952

Shelf Clock
Designed by Archibald Knox (English, 1864-1933) Manufactured by Liberty & Co. (English, founded 1875) England, London

Two Sketches of Isadora Duncan
Jo Davidson American, 1883-1952

Verrazano Narrows Bridge, from the series "The Bridge"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Portrait of John McLure Hamilton
Archibald Standish Hartrick Scottish, 1864-1950

Grey Owl (Archibald Belaney)
Yousuf Karsh Canadian, born Turkish Armenia, 1908–2002

Slumber Party, from the series "Brooklyn Gang"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Construction of the Verrazano Bridge, from the series "The Bridge"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Man and Child Leaning on Car, Tennessee
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Widow of Montmartre
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Girl Holding Kitten, from the series "England"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

The Bridge, from the series "The Bridge"
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933

Untitled
Bruce Davidson American, born 1933