Albert Bierstadt (1830 - 1902)

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Albert Bierstadt

Albert Bierstadt, a German-American painter, became renowned for his expansive and romanticized landscapes of the American West. Born in Solingen, Germany, in 1830, Bierstadt moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the age of two with his family. Largely self-taught, he initially worked as a drawing teacher before traveling to Europe to hone his skills. Bierstadt's European studies, particularly in Düsseldorf, greatly influenced his artistic style, equipping him with the techniques that he would later apply to his majestic depictions of the American wilderness​.

Bierstadt's first major expedition to the West in 1859 marked the beginning of his lifelong fascination with the region. His works from this period, such as "The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak" (1863), captured the public imagination and established him as a leading figure in the Hudson River School. These paintings were celebrated for their detailed and idealized portrayal of the rugged landscapes and played a role in shaping the perception of the American West during a time of rapid territorial expansion and exploration​.

Despite his success, Bierstadt's style fell out of favor towards the end of his career as tastes shifted towards realism and Impressionism. His later works, including "The Last of the Buffalo" (1888), were criticized for their perceived theatricality and excessive romanticism. Bierstadt's popularity waned, and he faced financial difficulties, but his legacy experienced a resurgence in the mid-20th century as interest in his technique and contributions to American art history grew​​.

For collectors and enthusiasts of American landscape painting, Bierstadt’s works offer a vivid, albeit embellished, glimpse into the 19th-century frontier spirit. His paintings are housed in major institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art, serving as testaments to his skill and vision.

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Date and place of birt:7 january 1830, Solingen, Germany
Date and place of death:18 february 1902, New York City, USA
Nationality:Germany, USA
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Düsseldorf school of painting, Hudson River School
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Post-Impressionism, Realism, Neo-romanticism

Creators Germany

Thomas Virnich (1957)
Thomas Virnich
1957
Meike Lipp (1955)
Meike Lipp
1955
Carl Yerres (1870 - 1947)
Carl Yerres
1870 - 1947
Heinrich Hans Schlimarski (1859 - 1913)
Heinrich Hans Schlimarski
1859 - 1913
Gerhard Wind (1928 - 1992)
Gerhard Wind
1928 - 1992
Carl Philipp Fohr (1795 - 1818)
Carl Philipp Fohr
1795 - 1818
Johannes Brus (1942)
Johannes Brus
1942
Gottfried Bürklein (1845 - 1908)
Gottfried Bürklein
1845 - 1908
John Miller (1954)
John Miller
1954
Ludwig Stiller (1872 - 1939)
Ludwig Stiller
1872 - 1939
Alfred Jan Maksymilian von Wierusz-Kowalski (1849 - 1915)
Alfred Jan Maksymilian von Wierusz-Kowalski
1849 - 1915
Louis Tuaillon (1862 - 1919)
Louis Tuaillon
1862 - 1919
Felix Shadov (1819 - 1861)
Felix Shadov
1819 - 1861
Hermann Heindrich (1854 - 1931)
Hermann Heindrich
1854 - 1931
Franz Ludwig Paul Noster (1859 - 1910)
Franz Ludwig Paul Noster
1859 - 1910
Albert Christoph Dies (1755 - 1822)
Albert Christoph Dies
1755 - 1822

Creators Neo-romanticism

Constant David Ludovic Artz (1870 - 1951)
Constant David Ludovic Artz
1870 - 1951
Heinrich Strieffler (1872 - 1949)
Heinrich Strieffler
1872 - 1949
Georg Friedrich Zundel (1875 - 1948)
Georg Friedrich Zundel
1875 - 1948
Louis Rémy Matifas (1847 - 1896)
Louis Rémy Matifas
1847 - 1896
Helmuth Liesegang (1858 - 1945)
Helmuth Liesegang
1858 - 1945
Juan Munoz (1953 - 2001)
Juan Munoz
1953 - 2001
Remo Bianco (1922 - 1988)
Remo Bianco
1922 - 1988
Spyros Vassiliou (1903 - 1985)
Spyros Vassiliou
1903 - 1985
Vasily Semenovich Sadovnikov (1800 - 1879)
Vasily Semenovich Sadovnikov
1800 - 1879
Alfred Hofkunst (1942 - 2004)
Alfred Hofkunst
1942 - 2004
Ethel Barringer (1883 - 1925)
Ethel Barringer
1883 - 1925
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon (1914 - 2007)
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon
1914 - 2007
Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov (1915 - 2000)
Gleb Aleksandrovich Savinov
1915 - 2000
Arthur Kurtz (1860 - 1917)
Arthur Kurtz
1860 - 1917
Silvio Poma (1840 - 1932)
Silvio Poma
1840 - 1932
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (1803 - 1860)
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps
1803 - 1860
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