John’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.
Plaque
John Bennett (American, born England, 1840–1907)
Quiet Blue
Rainey Bennett American, 1907-1998
Century of Progress Exposition, Travel, and Transport Building, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Edward Herbert Bennett (American, born England, 1874-1954) Robert E. Spaulding, Jr. (American, 1903-1996)
Imagery
Venezuelan Fantasy
Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)
Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606
United States Post Office, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Edward Herbert Bennett American, born England 1874–1954
Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009
Target
Jasper Johns American, born 1930
Chicago Tribune Tower Competition, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation Study
Edward Herbert Bennett American, born England 1874-1954
"Mother-in-Law" Quilt
Designed and executed by Lulu Bennett (American, 1885–1979) St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Corpse and Mirror II
Mr. Bennett, Vermont
Paul Strand American, 1890–1976
Buildings
John Marin American, 1870-1953
The Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
Nude on a Table
John Currin American, born 1962
Nightlife
Archibald John Motley Jr. (American, 1891–1981)
Head of Executioner, from John Evelyn's Sculptura
Richard Houston Irish, about 1721–1775 After Prince Rupert of the Rhine German, 1619-1682
Stoke-by-Nayland
John Constable (English, 1776-1837)