Alexander Harmer Paintings

Harmer was a pioneer among the many artists who ventured west to capture the unknown frontiers of america.

Alexander harmer paintings.

Harmer was a pioneer in the portrayal of the fantasy of the west and his most. Alexander harmer 1856 1925 1893 felicidad abadie 1864. He began painting as a child and at age 13 left home and wandered to lincoln nebraska where he spent three years before joining the army in cincinnati ohio. Made by alexander harmer 1856 1925 an artist considered to be the first important painter of the west and a leader in california s art community of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Alexander harmer died in 1925 leaving a legacy of art dedicated to the american west. Harmer is also responsible for establishing the first major art colony in the region at the turn of the century. Biography alexander francis harmer born in newark new jersey alexander harmer is considered southern california s first great painter of the 19th century edan hughes. Our harmer paintings are 100 hand painted on canvas by skilled artists.

Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. Harmer executed a large suite of paintings on santa cruz island most of which are in the collection of the santa cruz island foundation. Displaying 1 to 6 of 6 oil paintings display. The first important artist to settle in california he is known as the artist of the apache indians and for his integrity in documenting early california life.

33 1 2 x 38 1 2in painted in 1918 provenance estate of the artist. Exhibited santa barbara santa barbara historical museum.