With an encampment of Native Americans at its heart, the Wyoming range of the Rocky Mountains unfolds in a grand panorama portraying the grandeur and pristine beauty of the nation's western wilderness. This highly acclaimed work sold in 1865 for the then-amazing sum of $25 thousand dollars. German-born Bierstadt was known to make as many as 50 sketches in preparation for a single painting and it was said he portrayed the American west as Americans hoped it would be. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes, which are applied by hand. The replica 4.375" wide, European style, bright gold-toned, ribbed frame is cast in quality designer resin with an acanthus leaf and floret border that draws the eye toward the beautiful image. Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.