Albert Bierstadt's Looking Down Yosemite Valley

Throughout history, many artists have tried their best to capture the mood of their time period. In 1865, Albert Bierstadt created an incredible art piece named “Looking Down Yosemite Valley”, which illustrates the glorious mountain landscape of the California valley. He was so inspired by what he had seen, he decided to reimagine it by using oil on paperboard. While painting, he chose to make the skies light blue and the plantlife brighter than usual. In addition, he painted the valley mountains larger than everything else in the oil painting to emphasize the valley’s size. Bierstadt showed an unbelievable understanding of light and reflection, which brought the entire piece together. Furthermore, this inspired people to move to California to be able to experience the inspiration for Bierstadt’s artwork and have a better life. Furthermore, there are several unique interpretations of the art piece as well. For example, some critics from the “Picturing America” website have stated that “Bierstadt’s methods made the picture look more like stage scenery than fine art.” They even went on to say that the artist purposefully softened the edges of the cliffs with golden haze to
In 1848, I’d take a chance to explore a few mines that would be filled with gold during the California Gold Rush. After, I would take the gold I had found and build a beautiful hotel near the Yosemite Valley because of it’s amazing view of the mountains. When the Civil War would occur, I’d support the Northern Union States and send them money to use for supplies and defense. In 1865, I’d encourage settlers to travel on the new California Pacific Railroad West to live at my hotel during the critical times in the war. In addition, I would have sent an American flag to President Abraham Lincoln’s grave by train as soon as I found out about his April fifteenth