Alexander Harmer Paintings

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 paintings.

Harmer executed a large suite of paintings on santa cruz island most of which are in the collection of the santa cruz island foundation. Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. 33 1 2 x 38 1 2in painted in 1918 provenance estate of the artist. Displaying 1 to 6 of 6 oil paintings display.

The harmers are buried in calvary cemetery santa barbara. 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. Alexander harmer 1856 1925 1893 felicidad abadie 1864. Alexander harmer died in 1925 leaving a legacy of art dedicated to the american west.

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. Harmer is also responsible for establishing the first major art colony in the region at the turn of the century. Harmer was a pioneer in the portrayal of the fantasy of the west and his most. 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.

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