Rocky Mountain Big Horns

albertbierstadt

Private Collection

animal

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

mountain

animal portrait

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

surrealist

watercolor

"Rocky Mountain Big Horns" is an oil on canvas painting by American artist Albert Bierstadt, known for his depictions of the American West. The painting features three bighorn sheep standing on a rocky outcropping against a vast, blue sky. Bierstadt's meticulous detail and dramatic use of light and shadow capture the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the animals that inhabit them. The painting exemplifies the Hudson River School's style, characterized by realism and an idealized portrayal of nature.