Chicago’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.

Johnny's Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois, Oblique Aerial View
Chicago Art and Architecture (American, 1978-1995) James Smith (American, 20th century)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Elevation
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Section
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Elevation
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Cellular Plans
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Cellular Grain
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Illustrative Allocations
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Design Sketches
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Design Sketches
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Elevation
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Illustrative Allocations
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Design Sketches
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

Stamnos (Mixing Jar)
Attributed to the Chicago Painter Greek; Athens

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building Field Theory Sketch
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building, VII Space Allocation
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, Art and Architecture Building, VII Space Allocation
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (American, founded 1936) Walter A. Netsch (American, 1920–2008)

System of Architectural Ornament, Plate 16, Impromptu!
Louis H. Sullivan American, 1856-1924

American Gothic
Grant Wood (American, 1891–1942)