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Museum Art Reproductions View in Yosemite Valley, 1871 by Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902, Germany) | ArtsDot.com

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Albert Bierstadt

Early Life and Education

Albert Bierstadt, a renowned German-American painter, was born on January 7, 1830, in Solingen, Prussia. His family immigrated to the United States when he was just one year old, settling in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Bierstadt's early life was marked by his developing taste for art, and he began making clever crayon sketches in his youth.

Career

Bierstadt's artistic career took off in 1851 when he started painting in oils. He returned to Germany in 1853 to study painting for several years in Düsseldorf, which greatly influenced his style. Upon his return to the United States, Bierstadt became part of the Hudson River School, a group of like-minded painters who focused on capturing the majestic landscapes of the Hudson River Valley. In 1858, Bierstadt exhibited a large painting of a Swiss landscape at the National Academy of Design, gaining positive critical reception and honorary membership in the Academy. His subsequent travels to the American West with Frederick W. Lander and Fitz Hugh Ludlow inspired his iconic landscapes, which showcased the grandeur of the American West.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

* Western Landscape (Painting,): A testament to Bierstadt's skill in capturing the American West's vast landscapes. * Coastal Scene (Painting,): Demonstrates Bierstadt's ability to convey the beauty of the American coastline.

Legacy

Bierstadt's technical proficiency, earned through his study of European landscape, was crucial to his success as a painter of the American West. His immense canvases, produced after his trips with Lander and Ludlow, established him as the preeminent painter of the western American landscape. Key Facts: * Born: January 7, 1830, Solingen, Prussia * Died: February 18, 1902 * Nationality: German-American * Style: Landscape painting, Hudson River School * Notable Works: Western Landscape, Coastal Scene View more of Albert Bierstadt's biography and works on WahooArt

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