Alexander Harmer Paintings

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Alexander harmer paintings.

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. Alexander harmer 1856 1925 1893 felicidad abadie 1864. 33 1 2 x 38 1 2in painted in 1918 provenance estate of the artist.

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 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. 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. 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. 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. Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. The harmers are buried in calvary cemetery santa barbara.

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.