
Bierstadt: Animal Painter
Throughout his painting career, Bierstadt found inspiration in the animal kingdom. His sketches and observations of wildlife and domestic animals reveal his keen interest in the natural world.
Bierstadt’s landscapes often show myriad animals in the waterways, mountains, plains, and skies. In addition to American bison, Bierstadt portrayed seals, moose, pronghorn antelope, elk, mountain goats, and even prairie dogs.
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Nancy McClure
Nancy now does Grants & Foundations Relations for the Center of the West's Development Department, but was formerly the Content Producer for the Center's Public Relations Department, where her work included writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. Her current job is seeking and applying for funding from government grants and private foundations. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.