Mount Corcoran, c.1876-77

ID: #31831 | TOP 100 | Romantism | Landscapes

Date: 1876
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., USA
Dimensions: 154.1 x 243.5

"Mount Corcoran" is an oil painting by American landscape painter Albert Bierstadt , created in 1876. This painting is characterized by Bierstadt's ability to capture the spectacular beauty of the American landscape and is among his signature works in the field of landscape painting.

The painting "Mount Corcoran" depicts a rocky landscape with a massive mountain in the foreground. Mount Corcoran was named after the Irish poet Charles Corcoran and is located in California near Yosemite. The painting depicts a landscape with rock formations, a lake and a background dotted with mountain peaks, and can be seen with strong light and shadow effects.

Albert Bierstadt was known for his monumental landscape paintings of the Western United States, which were often inspired by the exploration and discovery of wild landscapes. His work helped popularize the western landscape and create interest in travel and exploration of the area.

"Mount Corcoran" is an important example of Bierstadt's landscape painting and shows his interest in capturing the spectacular beauty of the American West. Images of this kind have become an important part of America's cultural heritage and have helped shape perceptions of the wild landscape of the West. Bierstadt painted picture Mount Corcoran, c.1876-77 in 1876. Prevailing color of this fine art print is green and its shape is landscape. Original size is 154.1 x 243.5. This art piece is located in Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., USA. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.