Bierstadt, who painted large, imaginative landscapes, visited the west coast of the US in 1860, afterwards painting a highly romantic, imaginary view of Puget Sound. The centerpiece of an
exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum in 2011, the painting receives in-depth discussion in this well-illustrated, slim, oversized catalog (9x12"). Bierstadt's travels, his method of composition,
the importance of Carleton Watkins' photographs of the area, and comparative works supplement the discussion of the painting. Includes a bibliography, but no index. Distributed by the U. of
Washington Press. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
