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)

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

Imagery
Rainey Bennett American, 1907-1998

Venezuelan Fantasy
Rainey Bennett American, 1907-1998

Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

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

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
Jasper Johns American, born 1930

Mr. Bennett, Vermont
Paul Strand American, 1890–1976

Buildings
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Head of Executioner, from John Evelyn's Sculptura
Richard Houston Irish, about 1721–1775 After Prince Rupert of the Rhine German, 1619-1682

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)

Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist
Bartolomeo di Giovanni (Italian, active c. 1465-1501)