Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)

Albert Bierstadt

Created:
Movement:
1889
Romanticism
key Notes:
Majestic landscape, Luminous realism
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Dimensions:
14 3/4 x 21in. (37.5 x 53.3cm) Framed: 25 13/16 x 34 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (65.5 x 87.8 x 9 cm)
medium:
Oil on paper mounted to board
Difficulty:
Easy
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Albert Bierstadt's "Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)"

Albert Bierstadt (1830–1902) was a German-American painter known for his grandiose landscapes of the American West. His painting, Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise), created in 1889, exemplifies his mastery in capturing the sublime beauty of North American landscapes. Executed in oil on paper mounted to board, this work reflects Bierstadt's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the majestic scale of the natural world. The painting contributes to the 19th-century Romantic movement, emphasizing the awe-inspiring and often overwhelming power of nature. Bierstadt's works played a significant role in shaping the perception of the American and Canadian wilderness during a time of westward expansion. His art continues to influence landscape painting and remains a testament to the natural beauty of the regions he depicted.

Description of the work:

Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise) by Albert Bierstadt

Created in 1889, Albert Bierstadt's "Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)" is an oil painting on paper mounted to board, showcasing the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies with meticulous attention to natural detail and atmospheric effects. The work exemplifies Bierstadt's characteristic style of Romantic realism, capturing the sublime beauty of the North American landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)