Mount Hood c. 188

Albert Bierstadt's "Mount Hood" is a captivating landscape painting that captures the serene beauty of the American West. Painted in a romanticized style, the artwork depicts a majestic snow-capped mountain peak rising against a soft, golden sky, with a foreground featuring a tranquil river winding through a valley. The lush vegetation and a lone, graceful tree add to the sense of harmony and awe-inspiring grandeur. This masterpiece exemplifies Bierstadt's signature style of meticulous detail and dramatic lighting.