Albert Bierstadt was a prominent American landscape painter who lived from 1830 to 1902. He is widely considered to be one of the most important American artists of the 19th century, and his paintings continue to be celebrated and admired today.
Bierstadt was born in Germany, but emigrated to the United States with his family at a young age. He began his artistic career as an apprentice to a lithographer, but soon decided to pursue a career as a painter. In 1853, he traveled to Europe to study art, and while there, he was greatly influenced by the work of the German and Italian masters.
After returning to the United States in 1857, Bierstadt began to focus on painting the American West. He traveled to the western states and territories, and was struck by the vast and rugged beauty of the landscape. He began to create large, detailed paintings of the West, which were characterized by their attention to detail and realism.
Bierstadt's paintings quickly gained recognition, and he began to exhibit his work at art shows and galleries across the country. His paintings were particularly popular with the American public, who were fascinated by the untamed wilderness of the West. He was also a member of the Hudson River School, a group of artists who were known for their romanticized and idealized depictions of American landscapes.
In addition to his paintings, Bierstadt was also a passionate conservationist, and he used his art to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the natural beauty of the West. Throughout his career, Bierstadt received numerous awards and accolades for his art, and his paintings were featured in major museums around the world. Today, his paintings are considered some of the most valuable and important works of American art.
Bierstadt remained active as an artist until his death in 1902. His legacy as a painter of American landscapes continues to inspire people around the world. He is considered one of the most important artists of the 19th century, his paintings are celebrated for their beauty and technical skill, and his ability to capture the vast, rugged beauty of the American West.
This beautiful Giclee Art Print is reproduced in the USA by Western Wall Decor in a variety of sizes and materials.
All products are made by our printing and framing partner in the USA. Rolled Products usually ship in 5-7 business days. Stretched canvas is usually shipped within one week, Framed items can take up to 10 days. Shipping times get a few days longer around the holidays and busy times of the year.
If you are looking to frame yourself choose Unframed Art Paper or Rolled Canvas which are perfect for using existing frames or upcycling thrift store finds.
If you prefer a ready to hang canvas piece right out of the box we have Stretched Gallery Wrap Canvas or Float Framed Canvas. The float frames are a narrow black wooden frame that has a small gap between the canvas and frame making the canvas appear to float. It is of course firmly secured at the back.
Product Options:
Rolled Paper is printed full bleed with no white border and ships rolled in a tube.
Rolled Canvas ships with a 2" white border for stretching, gallery edge (Extra image on sides) is available on request please message me for details. Ships rolled in a tube.
Gallery Wrapped & Stretched Canvas 1.25" Deep Bar with Mirror Edge (Extra edge is cloned on so you see the full image on the front). Ships in a box and is ready to hang on the wall right out of the box.
Unframed Art Paper
Material
- Bright, white photo paper with a satin finish
- Weight - 260g/m2
- Thickness - 10 mil
- Brightness - 93.87%
- Opacity - 96.44
- Full sharp color fidelity
Print
- State of the art printing technology which results in sharp photographic reproduction and color fidelity
- UL certified GREENGUARD GOLD ink
Package
- Each unframed print is sealed in an archival plastic bag & shipped in an envelope or tube
Canvas Material
- Digital print canvas
- Satin/matte finish
- Scratch, crack, & warp resistant
Print
- State of the art printing technology for sharp photographic reproduction and color fidelity
- UL Certified GREENGUARD GOLD Ink
- Water resistant
- Fade resistant
- Anti-yellowing
Stretcher Bar
- 1.25" Deep Stretcher Bar
- FSC Certified from sustainable forests
- Knot free
- Finger jointed for strength
- Sap free
- Kiln dried
- Warp free - will not bow
Mounting
- Ready to hang - pre-installed sawtooth hanging hardware
- Rubber bumpers - protects wall surface and keeps print straight on the wall
Framed Paper Print
100% real wood frame with a matte black enamel finish, Shatter proof plexi glass
High Quality Framed Wall Art Manufactured in the United States.
Framed Art is 18x22 inches external size including the frame. Border is a white border that is added to the actual printed image to create the appearance of a mat Some images have been cropped to accommodate standardized framing size.
Arrives Ready to Hang right out of the box