![Portrait of Albert Bierstadt](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/bierstadt000.jpg)
Albert Bierstadt Painting Reproductions 6 of 11
1830-1902
German (Active in America) Hudson River School Painter
Albert Bierstadt (January 7, 1830 - February 18, 1902) was a German-American painter best known for his large, detailed landscapes of the American West. In obtaining the subject matter for these works, Bierstadt joined several journeys of the Westward Expansion. Though not the first artist to record these sites, Bierstadt was the foremost painter of these scenes for the remainder of the 19th century.
Bierstadt was part of the Hudson River School, not an institution but rather an informal group of like-minded painters. The Hudson River School style involved carefully detailed paintings with romantic, almost glowing lighting, sometimes called luminism.
Albert Bierstadt was born in Solingen, Germany. His family moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1833. He studied painting with the members of the Düsseldorf School in Düsseldorf, Germany from 1853 to 1857. He taught drawing and painting briefly before devoting himself to painting.
Bierstadt began making paintings in New England and upstate New York. In 1859, he traveled westward in the company of a land surveyor the U.S. government, returning with sketches that would result in numerous finished paintings. In 1863 he returned West again, in the company of the author Fitz Hugh Ludlow, whose wife he would later marry. He continued to visit the American West throughout his career.
He became the central figure of the Rocky Mountain School of American painting.
Though his paintings sold for princely sums, Bierstadt was not held in particularly high esteem by critics of his day. His use of uncommonly large canvases was thought to be an egotistical indulgence, as his paintings would invariably dwarf those of his contemporaries when they were displayed together. The romanticism evident in his choices of subject and in his use of light was felt to be excessive by contemporary critics, a charge that continues to be leveled by many of today's art historians. His paintings emphasized atmospheric elements like fog, clouds and mist to accentuate and complement the feel of his work.
Nonetheless, his paintings remain popular. He was a prolific artist, having completed over 400 paintings during his lifetime, most of which have survived. Many are scattered through museums around the United States. Prints are available commercially for many. Original paintings themselves do occasionally come up for sale.
Bierstadt was part of the Hudson River School, not an institution but rather an informal group of like-minded painters. The Hudson River School style involved carefully detailed paintings with romantic, almost glowing lighting, sometimes called luminism.
Albert Bierstadt was born in Solingen, Germany. His family moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1833. He studied painting with the members of the Düsseldorf School in Düsseldorf, Germany from 1853 to 1857. He taught drawing and painting briefly before devoting himself to painting.
Bierstadt began making paintings in New England and upstate New York. In 1859, he traveled westward in the company of a land surveyor the U.S. government, returning with sketches that would result in numerous finished paintings. In 1863 he returned West again, in the company of the author Fitz Hugh Ludlow, whose wife he would later marry. He continued to visit the American West throughout his career.
He became the central figure of the Rocky Mountain School of American painting.
Though his paintings sold for princely sums, Bierstadt was not held in particularly high esteem by critics of his day. His use of uncommonly large canvases was thought to be an egotistical indulgence, as his paintings would invariably dwarf those of his contemporaries when they were displayed together. The romanticism evident in his choices of subject and in his use of light was felt to be excessive by contemporary critics, a charge that continues to be leveled by many of today's art historians. His paintings emphasized atmospheric elements like fog, clouds and mist to accentuate and complement the feel of his work.
Nonetheless, his paintings remain popular. He was a prolific artist, having completed over 400 paintings during his lifetime, most of which have survived. Many are scattered through museums around the United States. Prints are available commercially for many. Original paintings themselves do occasionally come up for sale.
260 Bierstadt Paintings
![Mountains, indated by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt121.jpg)
Mountains indated
Oil Painting
$1482
$1482
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12064
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 28 x 38.4 cm
Whitney Gallery of Western Art, Wyoming, USA
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 28 x 38.4 cm
Whitney Gallery of Western Art, Wyoming, USA
![Indian Encampment - Evening, c.1876/77 by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt122.jpg)
Indian Encampment - Evening c.1876/77
Oil Painting
$598
$598
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12065
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.2 x 46 cm
Whitney Gallery of Western Art, Wyoming, USA
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.2 x 46 cm
Whitney Gallery of Western Art, Wyoming, USA
![A Quiet Lake, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt123.jpg)
A Quiet Lake n.d.
Oil Painting
$2602
$2602
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12098
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![In the Foothills of the Rockies , n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt124.jpg)
In the Foothills of the Rockies n.d.
Oil Painting
$1816
$1816
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12099
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.6 x 48.3 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.6 x 48.3 cm
Private Collection
![Coastal Scene, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt125.jpg)
Coastal Scene n.d.
Oil Painting
$1701
$1701
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12100
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.4 x 48.9 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.4 x 48.9 cm
Private Collection
![Bay of Monterey, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt126.jpg)
Bay of Monterey n.d.
Oil Painting
$1701
$1701
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12101
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![Farallon Islands, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt127.jpg)
Farallon Islands n.d.
Oil Painting
$1683
$1683
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12102
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 36.3 x 51.8 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 36.3 x 51.8 cm
Private Collection
![Palm Tree, Nassau, 1892 by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt128.jpg)
Palm Tree, Nassau 1892
Oil Painting
$1852
$1852
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12103
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 48 x 35.3 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 48 x 35.3 cm
Private Collection
![Waterfall and Rainbow, Niagara, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt129.jpg)
Waterfall and Rainbow, Niagara n.d.
Oil Painting
$1803
$1803
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12104
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![Sunset in the Nebraska Territory , n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt130.jpg)
Sunset in the Nebraska Territory n.d.
Oil Painting
$1875
$1875
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12105
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![Golden Light of California, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt131.jpg)
Golden Light of California n.d.
Oil Painting
$2656
$2656
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12106
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 97.2 x 153 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 97.2 x 153 cm
Private Collection
![The Emerald Pool, 1870 by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt132.jpg)
The Emerald Pool 1870
Oil Painting
$3076
$3076
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12107
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 194.3 x 302.3 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, USA
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 194.3 x 302.3 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, USA
![Wasatch Mountains, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt133.jpg)
Wasatch Mountains n.d.
Oil Painting
$2398
$2398
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12108
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 76.7 x 112.5 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 76.7 x 112.5 cm
Private Collection
![Western Landscape, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt134.jpg)
Western Landscape n.d.
Oil Painting
$1729
$1729
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12109
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 34.6 x 45.7 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 34.6 x 45.7 cm
Private Collection
![Mountain House, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt135.jpg)
Mountain House n.d.
Oil Painting
$1973
$1973
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12110
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 33.8 x 49.8 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 33.8 x 49.8 cm
Private Collection
![Fishing from a Canoe, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt136.jpg)
Fishing from a Canoe n.d.
Oil Painting
$1296
$1296
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12111
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 37.3 x 50.8 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 37.3 x 50.8 cm
Private Collection
![Bay of Salerno, 1858 by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt137.jpg)
Bay of Salerno 1858
Oil Painting
$2835
$2835
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12112
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![Italian Mountains, 1859 by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt138.jpg)
Italian Mountains 1859
Oil Painting
$3138
$3138
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12113
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![Landscape - Hill and Dale, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt139.jpg)
Landscape - Hill and Dale n.d.
Oil Painting
$2215
$2215
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12114
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 47.5 x 67.1 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 47.5 x 67.1 cm
Private Collection
![Mountain out of the Mist, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt140.jpg)
Mountain out of the Mist n.d.
Oil Painting
$2398
$2398
Canvas Print
$55.14
$55.14
SKU: BAL-12115
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![Niagara Falls, 1863 by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt141.jpg)
Niagara Falls 1863
Oil Painting
$1732
$1732
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12116
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.6 x 48.3 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 35.6 x 48.3 cm
Private Collection
![Rowing off the Rocks, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt142.jpg)
Rowing off the Rocks n.d.
Oil Painting
$1403
$1403
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12117
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![Thompson Cascade, White Mountains, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt143.jpg)
Thompson Cascade, White Mountains n.d.
Oil Painting
$2615
$2615
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12118
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
![A Rocky Cove, n.d. by Bierstadt | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Albert_Bierstadt/paintings-lg/bierstadt144.jpg)
A Rocky Cove n.d.
Oil Painting
$1656
$1656
Canvas Print
$50.03
$50.03
SKU: BAL-12119
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 48.3 x 35.1 cm
Private Collection
Albert Bierstadt
Original Size: 48.3 x 35.1 cm
Private Collection