The Wolf River, Kansas c. 1859

Albert Bierstadt's "The Wolf River, Kansas" (c. 1859) is a romantic landscape painting depicting a Native American encampment beside a river. Bierstadt, a renowned artist of the Hudson River School, utilized his characteristic detailed brushwork to create a sense of realism and evoke the beauty of the American wilderness. The composition features a tranquil river with a group of figures on horseback and a village in the background. The painting is a testament to Bierstadt's skill in capturing the grandeur of the American landscape and showcasing the interactions between humans and nature.