After the Storm

Albert Bierstadt

Created:
Movement:
c. 1880
Romanticism
key Notes:
Dramatic landscape, Luminous skies
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Dimensions:
26 3/4 x 38 3/4 in. (67.9 x 98.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Albert Bierstadt's "After the Storm" (c. 1880)

Albert Bierstadt was a prominent 19th-century American painter known for his grandiose landscapes of the American West. "After the Storm," created around 1880, exemplifies his mastery in capturing the sublime beauty of nature through the medium of oil on canvas. Bierstadt's work played a significant role in the Hudson River School, an art movement that celebrated the natural beauty of the American landscape. His paintings, including "After the Storm," often conveyed a sense of awe and reverence for the untamed wilderness, influencing public perception and appreciation of the American frontier. Bierstadt's detailed and dramatic compositions contributed to the romanticized vision of the West during a period of rapid expansion and exploration in the United States. This painting, like many of his works, reflects his ability to blend realism with an idealized portrayal of nature, leaving a lasting impact on American art and culture.

Description of the work:

After the Storm by Albert Bierstadt

Albert Bierstadt's "After the Storm," created circa 1880, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Hudson River School style, characterized by its dramatic use of light and meticulous attention to natural detail. The artwork captures the serene aftermath of a storm, highlighting Bierstadt's skill in portraying the sublime beauty of the American landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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After the Storm