Harry’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.

Under the Metro, Paris
Harry C. Ellis American, 1857-1928

Two Border Fragments
Spain

Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy

Chicago
Harry Callahan American, 1912–1999

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751

"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022

A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956

Window
Attributed to Harvey Ellis American, 1852–1904

Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965

Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula

Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945

Rocking Chair
Harvey Ellis American, 1852–1904 Made by United Crafts American, founded 1897

Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace

Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia

Fragment
Egypt

Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92

Altarpiece with Crowned Buddha
Thailand or Cambodia

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751

J. Ellis Bonham
William Bonnell American, 1804–1865

Detroit
Harry Callahan American, 1912–1999