Albert Bierstadt

German-American, 1830–1902

Albert Bierstadt (1830–1902) was a German-American painter known for his vast landscapes depicting the American West. Born in Solingen, Germany, he moved as a child with his family to New Bedford, Massachusetts. After studying art in Düsseldorf, he became associated with the Hudson River School and traveled to regions such as Colorado, Wyoming, and Yosemite to gather material for his paintings. His large-scale works brought him both financial success and criticism as artistic tastes changed.

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290 artworks

A dramatic storm over a Rocky Mountain valley shows dark clouds, sheer cliffs, a group of figures with horses, dense forest, and a distant lake.

A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie

Albert Bierstadt

A valley with snow-capped peaks, a reflective lake, waterfall, grassy meadow with tents, horses, and groups of people under a blue sky.

The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak

Albert Bierstadt

A dramatic view of Niagara Falls from the American side, showcasing the waterfall's plunge and surrounding mist.

Niagara from the American Side

Albert Bierstadt

A dramatic mountain landscape with a waterfall descending from cliffs into a bright valley, surrounded by dark peaks and dense evergreen trees.

Rocky Mountains, Lander’s Peak

Albert Bierstadt

A vast mountain valley with sunlit granite cliffs, tall pine trees on a slope, a rocky wall, and a small reflective patch of water in the distance.

Valley of the Yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Yosemite Valley landscape by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

Yosemite Valley, California

Albert Bierstadt

Linen painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting Rocky Mountains, 'Lander's Peak' at sunset over a lake.

Rocky Mountains, "Lander's Peak"

Albert Bierstadt

Laramie Peak by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting mountains and a river under a colorful sky

Laramie Peak

Albert Bierstadt

Nevada Falls, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt, features a waterfall in a mountainous landscape.

Nevada Falls, Yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Yellowstone Falls by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting of a waterfall cascading over cliffs in a lush landscape.

Yellowstone Falls

Albert Bierstadt

Looking Down Yosemite Valley, California, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Looking Down Yosemite Valley, California

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape of mountains at dawn, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt

Among the Sierra Nevada, California

Albert Bierstadt

Island Lake, Wind River Range, Wyoming by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting a tranquil lake and mountains.

Island Lake, Wind River Range, Wyoming

Albert Bierstadt

Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Valley by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting granite spires and a sunset.

Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Valley

Albert Bierstadt

Valley of the Yosemite-First Snowfall of the Year by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting of a snowy valley landscape.

Valley of the Yosemite-First Snowfall of the Year

Albert Bierstadt

Yosemite Valley by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting of granite cliffs and lush greenery

Yosemite Valley

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting by Albert Bierstadt featuring mountains and a serene lake

In the Sierras

Albert Bierstadt

Surveyor’s Wagon in the Rockies by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas, featuring a wagon in a mountain landscape.

Surveyor’s Wagon in the Rockies

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting by Albert Bierstadt featuring majestic mountains and clouds

In the Sierras

Albert Bierstadt

Indian Encampment – Evening, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Indian Encampment – Evening

Albert Bierstadt

Lake Tahoe landscape by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting featuring mountains and forest reflections.

Lake Tahoe

Albert Bierstadt

Marine scene of San Francisco Bay by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

San Francisco Bay

Albert Bierstadt

The Merced River in Yosemite by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting of a river landscape with granite cliffs.

The Merced River in Yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite Valley, California, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt

Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite Valley, California

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting a serene snowy mountain landscape.

Untitled

Albert Bierstadt

Gates of the Yosemite, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt, featuring cliffs and golden light.

Gates of the Yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting mountains under a sunset

In the High Mountains

Albert Bierstadt

Vernal Fall by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting a waterfall and forest with soft light.

Vernal Fall

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting a sunset over a glacier and mountains

View of Glacier Park or Sunset on Peak

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape of the Hudson River with mountains in mist, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt

View on the Hudson

Albert Bierstadt

Lake Como landscape with mountains by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

Lake Como

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape oil painting by Albert Bierstadt featuring mountains, sunset, and a valley.

Landscape

Albert Bierstadt

Rocky Mountain Landscape by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting mountains and a luminous sky.

Rocky Mountain Landscape

Albert Bierstadt

White Mountains landscape, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

White Mountains, New Hampshire

Albert Bierstadt

Dawn in the Rockies, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting mountains and a colorful dawn sky.

Dawn in the Rockies

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape With Stormy Clouds by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting stormy skies over hills.

Landscape With Stormy Clouds

Albert Bierstadt

Winter landscape oil painting by Albert Bierstadt featuring snow-capped mountains.

Winter Landscape

Albert Bierstadt

Yosemite Valley landscape with granite cliffs by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

View in the Yosemite Valley

Albert Bierstadt

Merced River, Yosemite Valley by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

Merced River, Yosemite Valley

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting of deer in a clearing surrounded by trees and mountains by Albert Bierstadt

Deer in a clearing, yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Yosemite oil painting by Albert Bierstadt featuring mountains and clouds

Yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape of Mount Hood, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt, featuring a snow-capped mountain and green meadows.

Mount Hood

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape of Mount Rainier by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

Mount Rainier

Albert Bierstadt

Mount St. Helens, Columbia River, Oregon by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting mountains and river at sunset

Mount St. Helens, Columbia River, Oregon

Albert Bierstadt

Mountain Brook by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas, depicting a brook and mountains under a luminous sky.

Mountain Brook

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting by Albert Bierstadt featuring rugged mountains and golden sunlight

Above the timberline

Albert Bierstadt

Estes Park, Colorado, Whyte’s Lake by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas

Estes Park, Colorado, Whyte’s Lake

Albert Bierstadt

Giant Redwood Trees of California by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting towering redwoods and soft light.

Giant Redwood Trees of California

Albert Bierstadt

Oil painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting the Hudson River at sunset.

On the Hudson

Albert Bierstadt

Snow-capped mountains and forest, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Peaks in the Rockies

Albert Bierstadt

Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point Trail by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting granite cliffs and sunlight.

Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point Trail

Albert Bierstadt

Sunrise in the Sierras by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting mountains at dawn.

Sunrise in the Sierras

Albert Bierstadt

The Wolf River, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt, featuring tranquil waters and ethereal light.

The Wolf River, Kansas

Albert Bierstadt

Lake Tahoe by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas depicting serene lake and mountain reflections.

Lake Tahoe

Albert Bierstadt

North Dome, Yosemite Valley, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

North Dome, Yosemite Valley

Albert Bierstadt

Mountain landscape oil painting by Albert Bierstadt

Mountains

Albert Bierstadt

California Redwoods by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting towering trees and sunlight filtering through leaves.

California Redwoods

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape of Mount Starr King, Yosemite by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

Mount Starr King, Yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Mountain Scene by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting majestic mountains and clouds.

Mountain Scene

Albert Bierstadt

The Grizzly Giant Sequoia, 1872-1873, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt

The Grizzly Giant Sequoia, Mariposa Grove, California

Albert Bierstadt

Alaskan Coast Range oil painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting mountains and sunlight.

Alaskan Coast Range

Albert Bierstadt

White Mountains, Echo Lake by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting snow-capped mountains and a serene lake.

White Mountains, Echo Lake

Albert Bierstadt

On the Hudson River Near Irvington, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt, depicting a serene river landscape.

On the Hudson River Near Irvington

Albert Bierstadt

Estes Park Morning by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas depicting a mountain landscape with wildflowers.

Estes Park Morning, Colorado

Albert Bierstadt

Estes Park, Colorado by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas depicting a mountain landscape with a river

Estes Park, Colorado

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape of Mount Corcoran, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Mount Corcoran

Albert Bierstadt

Sunset oil painting by Albert Bierstadt featuring vibrant colors and distant mountains

Sunset

Albert Bierstadt

The Marina Piccola, Capri by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas depicting azure waters and rocky shores.

The Marina Piccola, Capri

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape oil painting by Albert Bierstadt depicting rolling hills and nature

Landscape

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting featuring mountains, wildflowers, and a serene forest

Landscape

Albert Bierstadt

Cloud Study with Sunset, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Cloud Study with Sunset

Albert Bierstadt

Sea Cove by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting a tranquil marine scene with water and rocks

Sea Cove

Albert Bierstadt

Mount Adams, Washington by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas depicting a mountain landscape

Mount Adams, Washington

Albert Bierstadt

Mountain Landscape by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting of serene mountains and a tranquil lake.

Mountain Landscape

Albert Bierstadt

Salem, Oregon by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas depicting mountains and a river at sunrise

Salem, Oregon

Albert Bierstadt

Indian Encampment by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting tents and campfires at sunset

Indian Encampment

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape with a river and mountains by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

On the Sweetwater near the Devil’s Gate

Albert Bierstadt

The Trout Brook by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting a river and waterfall in a lush landscape.

The Trout Brook

Albert Bierstadt

The Last of the Buffalo by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting buffalo on a vast landscape.

The Last of the Buffalo

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape with cows in a pasture, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt

Landscape With Cows

Albert Bierstadt

oil painting of Lake Louise by Albert Bierstadt, featuring tranquil waters and towering mountains

Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape of mountains at sunset, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Among the Sierra Nevada, California

Albert Bierstadt

Cloud Study With Blue Sky by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting of wispy clouds and blue sky.

Cloud Study With Blue Sky

Albert Bierstadt

Snow-capped mountains in a Romanticism style by Albert Bierstadt

Summer Snow on the Peaks or Snow Capped Mountains

Albert Bierstadt

Light In The Forest, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt, depicting a vibrant forest with diffused light.

Light In The Forest

Albert Bierstadt

Fir Trees and Storm Clouds by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting a stormy landscape

Fir Trees and Storm Clouds

Albert Bierstadt

Indians Spear Fishing, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt, depicting indigenous figures fishing by a river.

Indians Spear Fishing

Albert Bierstadt

The Trappers’ Camp by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting depicting a camp surrounded by wilderness.

The Trappers’ Camp

Albert Bierstadt

Cloud Study with Sea and Sky, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Cloud Study with Sea and Sky

Albert Bierstadt

Landscape With Cattle, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt, depicting cattle in a lush landscape.

Landscape With Cattle

Albert Bierstadt