Harper’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization, Volume VII For the Year 1863
published by Harper and Brothers (American, 1833-1942) Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910) Thomas Nast (American, 1840-1902)
The Entombment
Timothy Cole (American, born England, 1852-1931) after Giotto (Italian, 1266-1337) published by Harper and Brothers (American, 1833-1962)
Corallo Chair
Campana Brothers (Brazilian, founded circa 1983) Fernando Campana (Brazilian, born 1961) and Humberto Campana (Brazilian, born 1953) Manufactured by Edra Italian, founded 1987
Cabinet
Herter Brothers (American, 1864–1906) New York
Block Clock (model no. 2285/no. 6085)
Attributed to Irving Harper American, born 1916 for George Nelson Associates Made by Howard Miller Clock Company Zeeland, Michigan
Sideboard
Herter Brothers American, 1864–1906
Joseph Sold by his Brothers
Master of the Die (Italian, active c. 1530-1560) after Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)
Side Chair
Herter Brothers American, 1864–1906 New York, NY
Carbon and Carbide Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective Sketch
Burnham Brothers (American, 1924-1929) Daniel Hudson Burnham, Jr. (American, 1886-1961) Hubert Burnham (American, 1882-1968)
Table
"Wally Bird" Tobacco Jar
Martin Brothers (English, 1873-1914) London and Southall, England
This, My Brother
Charles White (American, 1918–1979)
Herter Brothers American, 1846–1906
Ball Clock
Irving Harper (American, 1916–2015) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)
Study: Elephant Ballerina (recto and verso)
Studio of Walter Elias Disney American, 1901-1966
Untitled Valentine (Flowers and Putti)
Mullord Brothers English, 19th century
Panel (Dress Fabric)
Iran (Persia, Yazd)