Alexander Harmer Paintings

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. 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. Displaying 1 to 6 of 6 oil paintings display. Our harmer paintings are 100 hand painted on canvas by skilled artists. Harmer was a pioneer among the many artists who ventured west to capture the unknown frontiers of america.

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. The harmers are buried in calvary cemetery santa barbara. 33 1 2 x 38 1 2in painted in 1918 provenance estate of the artist. Harmer was a pioneer in the portrayal of the fantasy of the west and his most.

Exhibited santa barbara santa barbara historical museum. Alexander harmer died in 1925 leaving a legacy of art dedicated to the american west. Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. 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.

Alexander harmer 1856 1925 1893 felicidad abadie 1864. Harmer is also responsible for establishing the first major art colony in the region at the turn of the century.