Andrew Putnam Hill: Life, Art, and Conservation Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Born: 1853 in Porter County, Indiana. Andrew Putnam Hill began his career as both a painter and a photographer, drawn to capturing the beauty of the American West. His early work focused on realistically depicting landscapes and portraits. Influences during this period are not extensively documented but likely included the Hudson River School tradition of landscape painting prevalent at the time. Artistic Development and Style Hill’s artistic style evolved over time, eventually aligning with the Pr…