Irving’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Block Clock (model no. 2285/no. 6085)
Attributed to Irving Harper American, born 1916 for George Nelson Associates Made by Howard Miller Clock Company Zeeland, Michigan

Ball Clock
Irving Harper (American, 1916–2015) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)

The Hand of Miles Davis, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Nude No. 158, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Rochas Mermaid Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Cigarette No. 17, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Frozen Foods with String Beans, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Underfoot XXX, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Leggy Nude, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Nude No. 105, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Cuzco Children, Cuzco, Peru
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Man Lighting Girl's Cigarette (Jean Patchett), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Truman Capote, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

After Dinner Games, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Mouth (for L'Oréal), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Irving Penn: In A Cracked Mirror (Self-Portrait) (A), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Naomi Campbell, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

3 Chanel Products, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Sitting Nude Rear, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Antique Shop, Pine Street, Philadelphia
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009