Alexander Harmer Paintings

Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists.

Alexander harmer paintings.

Our harmer paintings are 100 hand painted on canvas by skilled artists. Harmer is also responsible for establishing the first major art colony in the region at the turn of the century. 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 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.

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

The harmers are buried in calvary cemetery santa barbara. Harmer was a pioneer in the portrayal of the fantasy of the west and his most. Alexander harmer died in 1925 leaving a legacy of art dedicated to the american west. 33 1 2 x 38 1 2in painted in 1918 provenance estate of the artist.

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