Albert Bierstadt (1830 – 1902)
1864
Born in Germany and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Albert Bierstadt was a member of the Hudson River School who became one of the great painters of the American West. Known for his dramatic use of light and romanticized western landscapes, Bierstadt's paintings inspired many Americans to explore the western frontier.
Oil on canvas. H 83.7, W 66.2 cm
Yosemite National Park,YOSE 4727