Sisters’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.

Bedcover
Attributed to Elizabeth Patterson Saltmarsh (American, 1740–1816), Abigail Patterson (American, 1743/44–1808), Lydia Patterson Pixley (American, 1745–1808), Martha Patterson Woodbridge (American, 1750–1801), Sarah Patterson Brown (American, 1753–1800), and Esther Patterson Marean (American, 1756–?) Union Township, Broome County, New York, United States

The Prophet Amos
Attributed to Baccio Baldini Italian, c. 1436-1487

The Prodigal Son with Harlots
Amos Doolittle American, 1754-1832

Two Sisters (On the Terrace)
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919)

The Prodigal Son Receiving His Patrimony
Amos Doolittle American, 1754-1832

The Prodigal Son Returned to His Father
Amos Doolittle American, 1754-1832

The Prodigal Son in Misery
Amos Doolittle American, 1754-1832

Portrait of the Honorable George Canning, M.P.
Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769–1830)

Captain Joseph Medill Patterson
Ivan Albright (American, 1897–1983)

Allegory in Honor of Grand Duke Gian-Gastone de' Medici
Unknown (possibly French, early 18th-century)

Miscegenated Family Album
Lorraine O'Grady American, 1934-2024

Two Sisters, Valencia
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (Spanish, 1863-1923)

Untitled, from Screen Prints 1970
Sister Electa conceived, organized, and produced by Sonia Sheridan produced by The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Advance Screen Company, Chicago distributed by The Goodlion

Sisters
Arthur B. Davies American, 1862-1928

Horses (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Saul Steinberg (American, born Romania, 1914–1999) Produced by Patterson Fabrics Inc. United States, New York, New York

The Honorable Mrs. Graham, from Old English Masters
Timothy Cole (American, born England, 1852-1931) after Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788)

The Sisters
George Inness (American, 1825–1894)

Strange Flower (Little Sister of the Poor)
Odilon Redon French, 1840-1916

Figure Screen (Duein Fubara)
Kalabari Ijo Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Ready to Honor the War Blind
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French, born Switzerland, 1859-1923) Printed by H. Chachoin Published by Édition La Guerre