Perkins’s work is defined by its 20th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Perkins and Will (American, 1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002) C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959–1981)

Frist National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Perkins and Will (American, 1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002) C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959–1981)

First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959-1981) Perkins and Will Partnership (1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002)

First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, Block Plans
C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959-1981) Perkins and Will Partnership (1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002)

First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, First and Future Construction
C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959-1981) Perkins and Will Partnership (1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002)

First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, Design Sketch and Notes
C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959-1981) Perkins and Will Partnership (1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002)

First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, Placement Studies
C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959-1981) Perkins and Will Partnership (1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002)

First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective Sketches
C. F. Murphy Associates (American, 1959-1981) Perkins and Will Partnership (1964–1970) Charles William Brubaker (American, 1926–2002)

Man of Sorrows
Marion Perkins (American, 1908–1961)

Portrait of Eva
Marion Perkins (American, 1908–1961)

Standing Figure
Marion Perkins (American, 1908–1961)

Nude Model, Reclining
Marion Perkins American, 1908-1961

Northwest Tower, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Perkins, Chatten and Hammond American, 1925-1935

Father and Child
Marion Perkins American, 1908-1961

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Mother and Child
Marion Perkins American, 1908-1961

Strathmore
Marion Perkins American, 1908-1961

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective Sketch
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson