Sargent and Root are two of the area's noted early 20th century artists. The paintings are currently on view and will remain on exhibition through August 13, 2000.
Admission is free.
After graduating from Eastern Sargent also attended and graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Sargent became one of the region's most noted landscape painters. For over 20 years his works were exhibited regularly in the Hoosier Salon, held at Marshall Field's in Chicago and later in Indianapolis. He also participated in the annual Chicago Artists Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago for about ten years. In addition to landscapes there are two portraits by Sargent in the exhibition.