Valencia’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.

Hispano-Moresque Lusterware Plate with Griffin
Spanish; Valencia (probably Manises)

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

Tureen
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Amphoriskos (Container for Oil)
Greek; Corinth

Indian Pottery
Gustave Baumann American, 1881-1971

Plate
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Plate
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Plate
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Monk Carrying Woman
Probably after a model by Guillaume Dupré (French, about 1574–1642) Possibly the workshop of Claude Bertélemy (French, 1525–1626) Fontainebleau or Avon, France

Valencia, Spain
Henri Cartier-Bresson French, 1908–2004

Plate
Creil Pottery French, 1801-1840

Plate
France, Moustiers

Cruet Stand
Rouen, France

Bottle
Gertrud Natzler (American, born Austria, 1908–1971) Otto Natzler (American, born Austria, 1908–2007) Los Angeles

Charger
London, England

Teardrop Bottle
Gertrud Natzler (American, born Austria, 1908–1971) Otto Natzler (American, born Austria, 1908–2007) Los Angeles

Hydria (Water Jar)
Attributed to a painter of the Leagros group Greek; Athens

Dish
Staffordshire, England

Charger
Talavera de la Reina Potteries Spanish, founded mid-16th century

Mexican Pottery
Gordon C. Abbott American, 1882–1951