Louis H. Sullivan

Louis H. Sullivan (American, 1856–1924) has 4 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Louis Henry Sullivan was an American architect, and has been called a "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism". He was an influential architect of the Chicago School, a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, and an inspiration to the Chicago group of architects who have come to be known as the Prairie School. Along with Wright and Henry Hobson Richardson, Sullivan is one of "the recognized trinity of American architecture." The phrase "form follows function" is attributed to him; it encapsulated earlier theories of architecture and he applied them to the modern age of the skyscraper. In 1944, Sullivan was the second architect to posthumously receive the AIA Gold Medal.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Louis H. Sullivan's work on the site falls under Drawings (4).

Culture: American (4).

By orientation: 1 landscape, 3 portrait.

Other American artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Charles Dana Gibson — 1,164 artworks
• Winslow Homer — 1,138 artworks
• James Abbott McNeill Whistler — 881 artworks
• John Singer Sargent — 728 artworks
• Joseph Pennell — 676 artworks
• Udo Keppler — 629 artworks
• James McNeill Whistler — 609 artworks
• Thomas Nast — 488 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 4 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Louis H. Sullivan artworks does Archive Lane have?

4 public-domain artworks by Louis H. Sullivan are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Louis H. Sullivan?

Louis H. Sullivan is catalogued as American (born 1856, died 1924).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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