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.
Alexander harmer paintings.
Harmer was a pioneer in the portrayal of the fantasy of the west and his most.
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.
Harmer executed a large suite of paintings on santa cruz island most of which are in the collection of the santa cruz island foundation.
The harmers are buried in calvary cemetery santa barbara.
Our harmer paintings are 100 hand painted on canvas by skilled artists.
Displaying 1 to 6 of 6 oil paintings display.
Harmer is also responsible for establishing the first major art colony in the region at the turn of the century.
Alexander harmer 1856 1925 1893 felicidad abadie 1864.
Alexander harmer died in 1925 leaving a legacy of art dedicated to the american west.
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.
33 1 2 x 38 1 2in painted in 1918 provenance estate of the artist.
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Exhibited santa barbara santa barbara historical museum.
Harmer was a pioneer among the many artists who ventured west to capture the unknown frontiers of america.