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This essay delves into Albert Bierstadt’s painting "White Mountains, New Hampshire" (1863), exploring its Romantic characteristics. It examines the stunning natural elements, contrasting colors, and dramatic lighting, analyzing how these features evoke deep emotions and a connection to nature. The essay questions the presence of civilization in the scene and reflects on how this absence enhances the painting's impact. By referencing specific details, the analysis demonstrates how Bierstadt captures a Romantic idealization of nature, longing for the picturesque and the exotic.
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Romantic Art Analysis Essay Bierstadt’s “White Mountains, New Hampshire”
Albert Bierstadt White Mountains, New Hampshire, 1863 Looking at the Painting 1. What adjectives would you use to describe the trees, water, and wildlife in this painting? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What contrasting colors predominate in this painting, and what emotional effect do these colors have on you? How does the artist’s handling of light in the painting create a sense of drama? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. From what point of view is the scene presented—that is, where does the artist make you feel you are standing? If you were really standing in this place, what emotions would you feel? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Can you find any evidence of people or civilization in this scene? How would the painting’s effect be different if, for example, a city were visible in the background? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Critical Response (completed at a later date) Some of the characteristics of Romanticism are a reverence for nature, an idealization of the past, a distrust of cities and civilization, a belief in the importance of freedom and individuality, and a fascination with the supernatural, mysterious, and exotic. In an essay, explain how Bierstadt’s painting presents a Romantic view. Cite specific details from the painting to support your opinion.
T + LI + D = CD T = Transition word(s) • For example, • For instance, • In addition • Furthermore, • Moreover, • Therefore, • However, (used in place of “but”) LI = Lead-in • Commentary—your words • Sets up circumstances surrounding the detail being used D = Detail • specific description of detail in painting T LI CD = For example,looking at the bottom right corner of the painting, one sees the small deer gently drinking from the moving stream.
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