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
Zeitnot
Mirosław Bałka Polish, born 1958
Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy
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
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: colophon by Lu Hui, dated 1912
Lu Hui (Chinese, 1851-1920)
Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965
Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula
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