Artwork
A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie
A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie is an oil painting by the Hudson River School artist Albert Bierstadt. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt.
About this work
Overview
A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie is a large-scale oil painting created by Albert Bierstadt in 1866. It is a representation of a dramatic landscape in the Rocky Mountains, characterized by a stormy atmosphere and a serene lake in the foreground.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is named after Rosalie Osborne Ludlow, Bierstadt's mistress and a friend's wife at the time. It was inspired by sketches from Bierstadt's 1863 expedition to the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where he visited the Chicago Lakes beneath Mount Blue Sky.
Technique & Style
Bierstadt's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, while bold and expressive brushstrokes convey energy and movement. The visible texture adds to the overall atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of the storm.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by the Brooklyn Museum in 1976. It measures 210.8 × 361.3 cm and is a significant work in Bierstadt's oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Bierstadt (January 7, 1830 – February 18, 1902) was a German-American painter best known for his lavish, sweeping landscapes of the American West.
