| This excerpt woven of the painting by Bierdstadt of the California Sierra Nevada was painted in 1868 and toured through Europe to St. Petersburg, fueling Europeans' interest in emigration. Buoyed by glowing reviews, Bierstadt then offered the painting to American audiences who could take pride in an American artist's skill and in the natural splendors of their young nation.
Size:
Length: 53 inches
Width: 52 inches
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