Mountain Brook
Albert Bierstadt, 1863
Albert Bierstadt is best remembered for his paintings of the American West, but during his early career, the ambitious artist also created New England landscapes, particularly of the White Mountains, as seen here. When this painting was first exhibited in 1863, critics declared it Bierstadt’s “best work” and praised the artist’s skillful contrast of “light and shade,” which brings a heightened realism to the image.
| Artist | Albert Bierstadt (American, born Solingen, Prussia, now Germany, 1830–1902) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 111.8 × 91.4 cm (44 × 36 in.) |
| Origin | United States |
| Type | Painting |
| Museum | Art Institute of Chicago · museum page |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0): free to download, print and hang. |
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