Alexander Harmer Paintings

Alexander harmer died in 1925 leaving a legacy of art dedicated to the american west.

Alexander harmer paintings.

1 battle of the flowers f. 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. 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. Harmer executed a large suite of paintings on santa cruz island most of which are in the collection of the santa cruz island foundation.

Harmer was a pioneer among the many artists who ventured west to capture the unknown frontiers of america. Harmer 1856 1925 first visit of the grandchild signed dated and inscribed alexander harmer santa barbara cal 1918 lower left oil on canvas 25 x 30in overall. The harmers are buried in calvary cemetery santa barbara. Our harmer paintings are 100 hand painted on canvas by skilled artists.

Alexander harmer 1856 1925 1893 felicidad abadie 1864. Displaying 1 to 6 of 6 oil paintings display. 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. Exhibited santa barbara santa barbara historical museum.

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.