After the Storm

Albert Bierstadt

Created:

Movement:

c. 1880

Romanticism

key Notes:

Dramatic landscape, Luminous skies

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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story of the work:

"After the Storm" by Albert Bierstadt, created circa 1880, exemplifies the artist's mastery in capturing the dramatic interplay of light and atmosphere, characteristic of the Hudson River School's romantic landscape tradition. The painting reflects Bierstadt's fascination with the American West, portraying a serene landscape bathed in the luminous aftermath of a storm, highlighting his skill in rendering natural beauty and sublime tranquility.

Description of the work:

"After the Storm" by Albert Bierstadt, circa 1880, is a landscape painting that captures the serene aftermath of a tempest, characterized by a luminous sky breaking through dissipating clouds. The composition features a tranquil body of water reflecting the softened light, surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains, demonstrating Bierstadt's adept use of light and atmospheric perspective.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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