Thomas’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.

Titania's Awakening
Thomas Ryder I (English, 1746-1810) after Henry Fuseli (Swiss, active in England, 1741-1825) published by John Boydell (English, 1719-1804) authored by William Shakespeare (English, 1564-1616)

The Captive
Thomas Ryder (British, 1746–1810) after Josiah Boydell (British, 1752–1817) published by John Boydell (British, 1719–1804) and Josiah Boydell

Elevator Grille from the Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago, Illinois
Louis H. Sullivan American, 1856-1924

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: Artist's commentary
Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585-c. 1664)

Elements of Composite Armor
German or Austrian

The Essex Canal
Albert Pinkham Ryder American, 1847–1917

Distant View of Niagara Falls
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

Starry Night and the Astronauts
Alma Thomas American, 1891–1978

Slip of the Tongue
Nairy Baghramian German, born Iran, 1971

Armchair
Thomas Chippendale English, 1718-1779 London, England

A Friendly Warning
Thomas Hicks American, 1823–1890

Capture of the Tripoli by the Enterprise
Thomas Birch American, born England, 1779–1851

New England Scenery
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848)

Cotton Pickers
Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889–1975)

Art Institute of Chicago II, Chicago
Thomas Struth German, born 1954

Handle Spout Vessel Depicting Anal Sex
Moche North coast, Peru

Pergola with Oranges
Thomas Fearnley (Norwegian, 1802–1842)