Nebraska, On the Plain by Albert Bierstadt

Nebraska, On the Plain 1863

albertbierstadt

Private Collection

tree

sky

water colours

natural formation

grass

are beginner nature

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

nature

forest

underpainting

mountain

nature heavy

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Nebraska, On the Plain" (1863) by Albert Bierstadt, is a small oil painting that depicts a serene landscape. The painting shows a wide, open plain, with a few trees in the foreground and a distant mountain range in the background. The sky is a soft, pale pink, and the light is warm and inviting. The painting captures the beauty of the American West and evokes a sense of peace and tranquility. This piece is a great example of Bierstadt's early work and showcases his mastery of landscape painting.