J.’s work is defined by its arts and crafts movement sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Othello Plaque
Designed and modeled by J.C. Meyenberg (American, late 19th–early 20th century) Rookwood Pottery (American, 1880–1967) Sold by Duhme & Co. (American, 1843-1893) Cincinatti, Ohio

Hinoki
Charles Ray American, born 1953

Field Armor
German, Augsburg

Two Border Fragments
Spain

Infantry Armor
North German

Composite Armor for Heavy Cavalry (Cuirassier)
South German, Nuremberg

Half Armor
Italian

Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy

Zeitnot
Mirosław Bałka Polish, born 1958

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751

"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022

A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956

Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965

Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: colophon by Lu Hui, dated 1912
Lu Hui (Chinese, 1851-1920)

Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945

Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace

Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia

Fragment
Egypt

Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92