Scenic Route: A Half-Century of California Discovery, 1900

Scenic Route: A Half-Century of California Discovery, 1900–1950

August 15, 2025 – October 11, 2025

Location: American Legacy Fine Arts

Scenic Route invites viewers on a visual voyage through the Golden State, as seen through the eyes of early California artists who traveled by foot, rail, horse, and automobile to capture the state’s evolving terrain. From the sun-washed deserts, dramatic Pacific Coast, and majestic forests to the rolling valleys, inland waterways, and iconic landmarks such as Yosemite, Mount Shasta, Palm Springs, and the Sierra Nevada, these works document a California both timeless and rapidly changing.

This curated collection features nearly 30 rare paintings that chronicle the rich diversity of California’s landscapes during the first half of the 20th century—a period marked by expansion, innovation, and artistic exploration.