Simon’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.

Lighthouse Clock
Simon Willard and Sons American, 1753–1848 Roxbury, Massachusetts

Simon Vouet
Robert van Voerst (Flemish, 1597-1636/37) after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

Coffee or Tea Service
Webster Manufacturing Company (American, 1866–74) Brooklyn, New York

Icebound
Willard Metcalf (American, 1858–1925)

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Butter Dish
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Art Institute by the Elevated Lines
Willard Frederic Elms (American, 1900-1956) printed by the National Printing and Engraving Company

Father and Son with Eggs, Cuzco
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Pioneer Covered Compote
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

God Shiva and Goddess Uma Seated with their Son, Skanda (Somaskanda)
India Tamil Nadu

Saint Simon
Master F.V.B. Netherlandish, active 1475-1500

Chelsea Bows (Furnishing Fabric)
Produced by Warner Fabrics, plc England, London

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote on Pedestal
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Tall Case Clock
Works by Aaron Willard (American, 1757–1844) Boston

Study for the Pentecost
Simone Peterzano Italian, 1573-1596

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Pitcher
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Handkerchief
Engraved by Rymer and Son (English, active c. 1812) England, London

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote on Pedestal
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Covered Compote
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania

Rene Magritte with his Picture "The Son of Man," Brussels
Bill Brandt English, 1904–1983

Westward Ho!/Pioneer Celery Vase
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania