Alaskan Coast Range by Albert Bierstadt, 1889 Poster

Albert Bierstadt’s Alaskan Coast Range (1889) is a striking oil sketch capturing the raw, rugged beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Created during Bierstadt’s 1889 expedition to Alaska-where he was shipwrecked in Loring Bay-this painting reflects the cool colours and thin paint layers that evoke the harsh, pristine atmosphere of the coastal mountains. While stranded in a Native American settlement, Bierstadt painted this intimate and accurate depiction of the bay and surrounding peaks, offering a rare glimpse into the remote Alaskan landscape during a pivotal exploration period. Now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this work exemplifies Bierstadt’s skill in portraying untamed nature with both precision and emotional depth. Perfect for collectors and admirers of American landscape art, wilderness scenes, and historic frontier exploration.