American Land
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), The Aqueduct, last quarter of 19th century, oil on canvas, image: 31 5/8 in x 39 11/16 in; frame: 46 1/8 in x 54 1/16 in x 4 7/8 in, Gift of the children of Mrs. C.H. Lewis, public domain, 20.2
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), The Aqueduct, last quarter of 19th century, oil on canvas, image: 31 5/8 in x 39 11/16 in; frame: 46 1/8 in x 54 1/16 in x 4 7/8 in, Gift of the children of Mrs. C.H. Lewis, public domain, 20.2 · License
American Land is on view at Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States, until November 29, 2026.
Last verified October 27, 2026 · Official source ↗
This display examines American landscape art alongside Indigenous creations from the Portland Art Museum's collection. Settler perspectives—ranging from early Hudson Valley imagery to depictions of urban environments and European journeys—are presented together with native artworks, highlighting contrasting traditions and Indigenous connections to the natural environment.
Venue
- Portland Art MuseumPortland, United States · January 19, 2025 – November 29, 2026Until 29 Nov
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Images
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), The Aqueduct, last quarter of 19th century, oil on canvas, image: 31 5/8 in x 39 11/16 in; frame: 46 1/8 in x 54 1/16 in x 4 7/8 in, Gift of the children of Mrs. C.H. Lewis, public domain, 20.2
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), The Aqueduct, last quarter of 19th century, oil on canvas, image: 31 5/8 in x 39 11/16 in; frame: 46 1/8 in x 54 1/16 in x 4 7/8 in, Gift of the children of Mrs. C.H. Lewis, public domain, 20.2 · License · Source ↗