Mono Lake, Sierra Nevada, California 1872

"Mono Lake, Sierra Nevada, California" is an oil painting by Albert Bierstadt, renowned for his dramatic landscapes of the American West. Painted in 1872, the painting captures the vastness and beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. From a high vantage point, the viewer sees the serene expanse of Mono Lake nestled among the majestic peaks, showcasing Bierstadt's mastery of light and atmospheric perspective. The distant snow-capped mountains add a sense of grandeur and scale to the scene, creating a breathtaking and timeless portrayal of the American wilderness.