The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak Wall Art
18″ × 12″ Metal Print
About the Artwork
The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak - Item # 2477701
This painting is the major work that resulted from the artist's first trip to the West. His intention to create panoramic views of the American frontier was apparent by December 1858, just before he embarked on the trip. In early 1859 he accompanied a government survey expedition, headed by Frederick W. Lander, to the Nebraska Territory. By summer, the party had reached the Wind River Range of the Rocky Mountains in what is now Wyoming. Bierstadt dubbed the central mountain in the picture Lander's Peak following the colonel's death in the Civil War. This was one of a number of large works painted after Bierstadt's return from these travels. It was completed in 1863, exhibited to great acclaim, and purchased in 1865 for the then-astounding sum of $25,000 by James McHenry, an American living in London. Bierstadt later bought it back and gave or sold it to his brother Edward.
About the Artist
Albert Bierstadt
Albert Bierstadt was a 19th-century painter known for his breathtaking vistas of untouched Western American landscape. Albert Bierstadt wall art is your chance to bring the natural beauty of the outdoors to the walls of your space.
Characteristics of Albert Bierstadt Art
Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902) was a renowned German-American landscape painter. His fearless commitment to his subject involved arduous journeys across untamed lands to uncover nature from large-scale perspectives.
Bierstadt's photographs and sketches of wild and rugged mountain scenes inspired the paintings he completed in his New York Studio. Bierstadt achieved notable claims during his lifetime, with his massive canvas paintings being very popular with the American public.
After his death, his popularity declined until the 1960s, when his work was rediscovered to be celebrated again, including in the United States Postal Service commemorative stamps.
Bierstadt worked with large-scale and highly detailed depictions of the American landscape. His incredible use of light offered a romanticized view of this subject matter, which, combined with his impressionistic use of color, elevated his landscapes to the sublime.
While Bierstadt's landscapes are undoubtedly grounded in realism, his idealized depictions of the outdoors add an emotional dimension to his work. Indeed, some art historians suggest that he brought the concept of Luminism to epic-scale works, which explains why they resonate with audiences.
How to choose Albert Bierstadt wall art for your space
Albert Bierstadt wall art is flexible enough to work within a variety of decor styles. The subject of his work was the grandeur of the outdoors, which can provide a refreshing and soulful counterpoint to busy urban life.
Bierstadt painted with a broad color palette, combining both natural hues with interesting light effects with pink, yellow, and blue skies. This diversity allows canvases to sit with different color schemes, especially in more pastel and subdued environments.
Landscape paintings like Bierstadt's are at home in many decor styles, including Rustic or Farmhouse styles and Scandinavian designs. However, they also look great in both Classical homes and more Transitional design styles that bridge the gap to Modernist aesthetics.
Ultimately, choosing the right Albert Bierstadt canvas is about personal preference. With so many emotions and moods on display, finding a piece that resonates with you is always possible.
Explore our collection of awe-inspiring Albert Bierstadt art to find the depiction of the outdoors that speaks to you. With a blend of highly detailed and idealized landscape scenes that burst with light and color, you can freshen up your indoor spaces with the majestic, rugged, and untamed terrain of the American West.
Product Specifications
- Vivid Colors and High Definition Detail
- Modern and Durable Construction
- Easy-to-Clean
- Ready-to-Hang
- Assembled in the USA
- Width: 18″
- Height: 12″
Item # 2477701
Product Features
Showcase your favorite artwork in vivid detail with a custom metal print. Each metal print is individually custom printed on demand. Metal prints are a contemporary way to exhibit any piece of art, but are especially breathtaking for landscape and fine art photography, vintage posters, and digital artwork.

Our custom metal prints are crafted using a dye sublimation printing process, ensuring vibrant colors, vivid imagery, and high definition detail. Our stunning metal print wall art features 1/8” radius borders and a high gloss sheen.

On the back of your new metal print, you’ll find hangers pre-installed, making installation a quick and effortless task right out of the box. For sizes 20”x20”, 18”x24”, 12”x36”, and larger, our custom metal prints come with a metal inset hanger. Sizes 16”x24”, 16”x20”, 16”x16”, and smaller, come with a sawtooth metal mount.

Larger metal art prints that feature the inset hanger include hanging hardware for attaching your new metal art print to your wall. *Use a nail, screw, or hook of your choosing for the smaller prints featuring the sawtooth metal mount.
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