Albert Bierstadt (January 7, 1830 – February 18, 1902) was a German American painter best known for his lavish, sweeping landscapes of the American West. He joined several journeys of the Westward Expansion to paint the scenes.

Title: Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise) Artist: Albert Bierstadt (American, Solingen 1830–1902 New York) Date: ca. 1889. Culture: American. Medium: Oil on paper mounted to board. Credit Line: Bequest of Ruth Alms Barnard, 1981. Object Number: 1982.119.1.

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During his travels in the American and Canadian West, Bierstadt made oil sketches such as this one, which he used, back in his New York studio, for reference in concocting the huge, carefully detailed panoramic scenes that brought him critical acclaim during the 1860s and 1870s.

In June 1887, American artist Albert Bierstadt (1830 – 1902) introduced himself by letter to the Canadian Pacific Railway Manager, Sir William Cornelius Van Horne and requested maps and photographs in preparation for a proposed tour in August.

Albert Bierstadt’s Canadian Rockies is a mesmerizing oil painting that transports viewers to the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Canadian wilderness. This masterpiece showcases the grandeur and majesty of the mountain range, with its snow-capped peaks, cascading waterfalls, and shimmering lakes.

During his travels in the American and Canadian West, Bierstadt made oil sketches such as this one, which he used, back in his New York studio, for reference in concocting the huge, carefully detailed panoramic scenes that brought him critical acclaim during the 1860s and 1870s.

"Canadian Rockies" is a captivating landscape painting by Albert Bierstadt, created between 1880 and 1890. This impressive work, currently housed in the Haggin Museum, measures 0.486 meters wide by 0.708 meters tall, offering a grand view of the iconic mountain range.

Bierstadt's style was based on carefully detailed paintings with romantic, almost glowing lighting, sometimes called "luminism". His work has been both praised for helping create support for the conservation movement and the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, as well as criticized as an imaginary depiction of nature.

Back to the Cairn By Anne Ewen, Director and Chief Curator of Art and Heritage On display at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies until October 20th, 2024, are rare paintings of historic significance to the Canadian Rockies by painters Albert Bierstadt and Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith.