An 1869 oil on canvas painting of emigrants on their way to oregon, ostensibly inspired by a fifty-wagon train of german emigrants who crossed bierstadt's path during his 1863 expedition. Referred to as emigrants crossing the plains—sunset in: tuckerman, henry t. (1870). Book of the artists: american artist life, comprising biographical and critical sketches of american artists: preceded by an historical account of the rise and progress of art in america. New york: g. P. Putnum & son. P. 393. (source). Genre: landscape painting. Date: 1869. Place of creation: United States of America. Dimensions: height: 78.7 cm (30.9 in) ; width: 124.4 cm (48.9 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Butler Institute of American Art. Emigrants Crossing the Plains, or The Oregon Trail (Albert Bierstadt), 1869
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