Albert Bierstadt
19th century Painter, Draughtman, Photographer
American (born Germany), (January 7, 1830–February 18, 1902)
Grew up in Bedford, Massachusetts.
By 1853 in Düsseldorf.
In 1859 joined Colonel Frderick W. Lander's Overland Trail expedition.
In 1860 elected elected full academician by the National Academy of Design.
Painted in New Hampshire's White Mountains and Southern U.S.
In 1863 journeyed west again.
Painted in Europe, the Bahamas, Alaska and British Columbia.