Facing Ourselves
George Luks (American, 1867-1933), Mike the Bite, 1928, oil on canvas, image: 19 9/16 in x 15 11/16 in; frame: 25 1/4 in x 21 3/8 in x 1 7/16 in, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley G. Shaefer, public domain, 55.266
George Luks (American, 1867-1933), Mike the Bite, 1928, oil on canvas, image: 19 9/16 in x 15 11/16 in; frame: 25 1/4 in x 21 3/8 in x 1 7/16 in, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley G. Shaefer, public domain, 55.266 · License
Facing Ourselves is on view at Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States, until November 15, 2026.
Last verified October 27, 2026 · Official source ↗
This exhibition at the Portland Art Museum explores the multi-faceted nature of portraiture across several millennia and continents. Drawing from the museum's European and American collections, the display features paintings, photographs, sculptures, and ancient Roman grave markers. The selected works examine how artists capture human subjects and challenge conventional ideas about representation.
Venue
- Portland Art MuseumPortland, United States · June 11, 2025 – November 15, 2026Closes 15 Nov
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Images
George Luks (American, 1867-1933), Mike the Bite, 1928, oil on canvas, image: 19 9/16 in x 15 11/16 in; frame: 25 1/4 in x 21 3/8 in x 1 7/16 in, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley G. Shaefer, public domain, 55.266
George Luks (American, 1867-1933), Mike the Bite, 1928, oil on canvas, image: 19 9/16 in x 15 11/16 in; frame: 25 1/4 in x 21 3/8 in x 1 7/16 in, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley G. Shaefer, public domain, 55.266 · License · Source ↗