Sketch of a Mountain Landscape with Trees (from Sketchbook) 1890

This pencil sketch by Albert Bierstadt, a prominent American landscape painter of the 19th century, is a small but evocative glimpse into his creative process. The delicate lines capture a mountainous landscape with trees, likely made during his travels through the American West, a region he was known for depicting in his grand canvases. This intimate study, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into Bierstadt's artistic vision and his fascination with the untamed beauty of the American wilderness.