Landscapes with occasional people of the American West. John Mix Stanley, American artist. Living from 1814 to 1872, he was also an explorer and traveled to the area the paintings depict.

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"Western Landscape." ca. 1847-1849.
“Western Landscape.” ca. 1847-1849. Collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_Mix_Stanley_-_Western_Landscape.jpg
"Chain of Spires Along the Gila River." 1855.
“Chain of Spires Along the Gila River.” 1855. Oil on canvas. Collection of the Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chain_of_Spires_Along_the_Gila_River_by_John_Mix_Stanley.jpg
"Chinook Indian Guides on the Clackamos River." mid 19th c.
“Chinook Indian Guides on the Clackamos River.” mid 19th c. Image © 2019 · Scottsdale Art Auction, Scottsdale. Fair use license. via https://scottsdaleartauction.com/john-mix-stanley-chinook-indian-guides-on-the-clackamos-river/
"Western Landscape with Buffalo." 1855.
“Western Landscape with Buffalo.” 1855. Image ©2019 Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa. Fair use license. via https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/01261140

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