A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie by Albert Bierstadt. A sweeping, dramatic mountain landscape with a gathering storm and rays of sunlight illuminating a valley and lake.

A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie

Albert Bierstadt

1866 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of American Luminism, this epic landscape captures the sublime power of a mountain storm breaking over a sunlit valley.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with crisp neutral depth — supports a polished room with depth.

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Living Room · Study · Office
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1866 by Albert Bierstadt, this monumental work is a hallmark of the Hudson River School's exploration of the American West. The composition masterfully balances the gathering darkness of a mountain storm with ethereal shafts of light that reveal a tranquil valley and lake below, reflecting the era's fascination with the sublime and untamed wilderness.