Louis-Emile’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.

Stage Frieze and Cornice
Louis-Emile Durandelle French, 1839–1917

Interior Details and Candelabra, Théâtre du Vaudeville, Paris
Louis-Emile Durandelle French, 1839–1917

Masks from the Control Room (Masques du vestibule de contrôle)
Louis-Emile Durandelle French, 1839–1917

E-21: French Boudoir of the Louis XV Period, 1740-60
Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882-1966

E-23: French Dining Room of the Periods of Louis XV and Louis XIV
Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882-1966

Jeronimo de Bran
Lucas Emil Vorsterman (Flemish, 1595-1675) after Jan Lievens (Dutch, 1607-1674)

E-24: French Salon of the Louis XVI Period, c. 1780
Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882-1966

Jan Lievens
Lucas Emil Vorsterman (Flemish, 1595-1675) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

E-18: French Salon of the Louis XIV Period, 1660-1700
Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882-1966

E-22: French Provincial Bedroom of the Louis XV Period, 18th Century
Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882-1966

E-19: French Dining Room of the Louis XIV Period, 1660-1700
Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882-1966

E-20: French Library of the Louis XV Period, c. 1720
Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882-1966

Red-Haired Girl
Emil Nolde German, 1867–1956

Mountain Farm, Santa Fe
Emil Armin American, 1883-1971

Russian Peddler
Emil Nolde German, 1867-1956

Bowl
Emile Decoeur French, 1876-1953

The Alameda
Emil Armin (American, 1883–1971)

Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière
Robert Nanteuil French, 1623-1678

Nantasket Beach
Emil Carlsen (American, born Denmark, 1853-1932)

Figure and Flowers
Emil Nolde German, 1867–1956