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The German American painter Albert Bierstadt heightens the sense of drama in this work through the use of strong contrasts: white spray against rocks, or a dark tree against a light background. He locates these tonal contrasts so that the viewer's eye finds points of interest in different areas of the composition. This is particularly important in a large painting.
At the height of his career, Bierstadt was the most popular landscape painter in America.
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2 comments:
Nice selections. Bierstadt blazed the trail.
Hi Katherine
He really knew how to put drama and sublimity into his landscapes. One of my faves.
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