Drake’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.

Stewart–Bentley Building, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation and Exterior Wall Section
Carter, Drake and Wight (American, 1871–1873) John Wellborn Root (American, 1850–1891) Peter Bonnett Wight (American, 1838–1925)

Lenox Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Carter, Drake and Wight (American, 1871–1873) Peter Bonnett Wight (American, 1838–1925) John Wellborn Root (American, 1850–1891)

Sears Building, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation of Competition Drawing
Carter, Drake and Wight American, 1871–1873

Stewart–Bentley Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Carter, Drake, and Wight (American, 1871–1873) Daniel Hudson Burnham, Jr. (American, 1886–1961) Peter Bonnett Wight (American, 1838–1925)

Cornice Studies, Chicago, Illinois, Design Drawing
Drake + Wight American, 1873–1876

Bouquet Garni (Furnishing or Drapery Fabric)
Designed by Don Wight (American, 1924-1999) Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc. Switzerland

E. W. Blatchford Residence: Lunette Depicting Autumn
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838-1925 Sculptor: James Legge American, 1830-1890

Midsummer Velvet (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Don Wight (American, 1924-1999) and Larsen Design Studio (American, 1958-1997) Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc., 1952-1997 United States, New York, New York

Drake Hotel
Diane Schmidt Michele Fitzsimmons

Leaves of Grass (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Don Wight (American, 1924-1999) and Larsen Design Studio (American, 1958-1997) Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc. United States, New York, New York

Lunette from the Springer Block, Chicago, Illinois
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838-1925 Sculptor: James Legge American, 1830-1890

National Park Bank, New York City, New York, Competition Design Drawing
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838–1925

Dining Room chair
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838–1925

Williamsburg Savings Bank, Brooklyn, New York, Dome Decoration
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838-1925

Pintail Drake Decoy
Hector Whittington (American, born England, 1907–1981) Oglesby, Illinois

National Academy of Design Competition, New York, New York, South Elevation
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838–1925

Chicago Public Library Design Competition, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838–1925

National Academy of Design: Elevation of the Proposed Stenciling for the Central Stairwell of the "N.Y. Academy of Design"
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838-1925

National Academy of Design, New York City, New York, Elevation of South Facade
Peter Bonnett Wight American, 1838–1925