June 20 – October 11, 2026
Fowler Gallery
Homer Dodge Martin (American, 1836–1897), An Adirondack Lake, c. 1880, oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Young, 1991. (1991.18)
In the nineteenth century, American artists hoped to capture the unique characteristics of the North American landscape, offering panoramas of iconic landmarks as well as intimate views of the countryside. This network of artists—later coined the Hudson River School—exalted the wonders of the native landscape as serene, wonderous, and hopeful for the future.
William Langson Lathrop (American, 1859–1938), Shepherdess, Sheep at Sunset, 1888, etching on Japanese vellum. Purchase: SOTA Print Fund, 1998. (1998.11.3)
Pulling from the Museum’s permanent collection, this exhibition explores sublime views of mountains and waterfalls, picturesque pastures, and contemplative scenes of the romanticized wilderness. With an emphasis on direct study from nature, their artworks ensnare the senses and transport viewers into idyllic fantasies of the American landscape.
This exhibition is generously supported by Discover Lehigh Valley®.
This exhibition is supported through the generosity of The Bernard and Audrey Berman Foundation and the Leon C. and June W. Holt Endowment.