Alvin’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.

Noontime in Florence
Alvin Ross (American, 1920-1975) printed by Drum Lithographers (American, 20th century) published by Collectors Graphics, Inc. (American, c. 1960-)

Fishing on the Arno
Alvin Ross (American, 1920-1975) printed by Drum Lithographers (American, 20th century) published by Collectors Graphics, Inc. (American, c. 1960-)

Nude
Alvin Ross (American, 1920-1975) printed by Drum Lithographers (American, 20th century) published by Collectors Graphics, Inc. (American, c. 1960-)

"Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.)
Felix Gonzalez-Torres American, born Cuba, 1957–1996

Running Horse Weather Vane
Alvin L. Jewell (American, 1821–1867) A. L. Jewell and Company (American, 1852–67) Waltham, Massachusetts

A Tree in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh
Alvin Langdon Coburn English, born United States, 1882–1966

Little Village Academy, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Ross Barney + Jankowski, Inc. (American, founded 1981) Carol Ross Barney (American, born 1949) Susan Budinsky, Project manager Eric Martin, Construction observation Salse Engineering Associates, Inc., structural engineers

Singer Building, New York City
Alvin Langdon Coburn English, born United States, 1882–1966

Cracked Linoleum, Northumberland
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Lion with Palms (Rug)
After a pattern designed by Ebenezer Ross (American, active c. 1890–1900) United States, Ohio, Toledo

Williamsburg Bridge
Alvin Langdon Coburn English, born United States, 1882–1966

The Lord of the Dynamos
Alvin Langdon Coburn English, born United States, 1882–1966

Little Village Academy, Chicago, Illinois, Site Plan
Ross Barney + Jankowski, Inc. (American, founded 1981) Carol Ross Barney (American, born 1949) Susan Budinsky, Project manager Eric Martin, Construction observation Salse Engineering Associates, Inc., structural engineers

Chudney Ross
Andy Warhol American, 1928–1987

The Park Row Building
Alvin Langdon Coburn English, born United States, 1882–1966

Tin Roofs, Silver City, Nevada
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Broken Window, Oakland
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Buick Agency at Night, Berkeley
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Golden Gate Bridge at Fort Cronkite
Merg Ross American, born 1941

Gold Mats, Paired—for Ross and Felix
Roni Horn American, born 1955