Albert Bierstadt Handwritten Calling Card

Original handwritten calling card of Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902), the celebrated American landscape painter of the Hudson River School, best known for his monumental paintings of the Rocky Mountains and American West. Written in pencil on Bierstadt's personal calling card, the message reads: "Dear Mr. Stafford I will meet you at Beard's Studio tomorrow Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Truly yours A. Bierstadt." The reference is likely to fellow artist William Holbrook Beard (1824-1900), a friend and contemporary of Bierstadt. The calling card is matted and framed with a photographic portrait of Bierstadt and a large color reproduction of one of his Western landscapes, all within a gilt wood frame. A personal communication offering an interesting glimpse into the artist's professional circle. Estimate $200 - $400

Estimate:$200

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