Mount Hood by Albert Bierstadt, 1869 Finish:Framed art print Cleves (Kleve): The capital of

Cleves (Kleve): The capital of the Duchy

Brisbane River

Even at this size the writing on the map is quite small

or the scenic West Park

Mount Hood by Albert Bierstadt, 1869 Finish:Framed art print Cleves (Kleve): The capital ofAlbert Bierstadts Mount Hood (1869) is a resplendent window onto the American West at the height of the Romantic era. A leading figure of the Hudson River School, Bierstadt transforms Oregons iconic volcanic peak into a vision of the sublime: the snow capped summit rises above serene waters that mirror its silhouette, while a veil of luminous atmosphere softens distance and bathes the scene in radiant light. Painted with the grandeur and careful