Who created "Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)"?

Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise) was created by Albert Bierstadt in ca. 1889.

When was "Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1889.

What medium is "Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)"?

Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise) is Oil on paper mounted to board.

Is "Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)" in the public domain?

Yes, Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)

Albert Bierstadt

ca. 1889

Medium

Oil on paper mounted to board

Dimensions

14 3/4 x 21in. (37.5 x 53.3cm) Framed: 25 13/16 x 34 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (65.5 x 87.8 x 9 cm)

Classification

Painting

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Ruth Alms Barnard, 1981

Accession Number

1982.119.1

Tags

LakesMountainsLandscapes

About this artwork

This oil on paper mounted to board work by Albert Bierstadt, titled 'Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)' and created ca. 1889, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Albert Bierstadt's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of The American Wing artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural and artistic values of its era, serving as a document...

About the Artist

Albert Bierstadt · 1830–1902

Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902) was a German-American landscape painter renowned for his monumental, luminous depictions of the American West. As a prominent member of the second generation of the Hudson River School and the Rocky Mountain School, Bierstadt created sweeping panoramas that captured the sublime grandeur of untamed wilderness with unprecedented theatrical scale and romantic vision. His ...

Canadian Rockies (Lake Louise)

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