River and Terrain Covered with Autumn Frost (from Sketchbook) 1890

"River and Terrain Covered with Autumn Frost (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil sketch on paper by Albert Bierstadt, a prominent American landscape painter known for his detailed depictions of the American West. This small-scale work, measuring only 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches, is a study for a larger painting. Created in 1890, it showcases Bierstadt's meticulous approach to capturing the nuances of nature, specifically the subtle beauty of a frozen landscape, with delicate lines and subtle shading. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sketch provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his fascination with the natural world.