Approaching Storm 

"Approaching Storm" is an oil painting by Albert Bierstadt, known for his landscapes of the American West. This painting, however, depicts a more intimate scene with a mountainous landscape and a lake in the foreground. The dark storm clouds gathering in the distance contrast with the bright light illuminating the water and distant mountains. This work demonstrates Bierstadt's skilled use of light and shadow to create a sense of drama and atmosphere, a hallmark of his later works.