Henry Coupe's command of portraiture is evidenced by an exhibition history spanning five decades. He combines anonymous figures with the environment using traditional oils expressed with bold color, active line, and ambitious contrast. Coupe, who had an abortive cataract operation at age five, received a corrective lens implant in the remaining eye at age 75.

"I am fortunate that, despite visual impairment, art has transformed and sustained me throughout my life."

"For the first time, I was able to see as others see. Each blade of grass, each leaf—each sunny day—was so intense that it took time to adjust to such overwhelming visual stimuli."