Further esteem was bestowed upon him in 2011, when friends of historic kingston hosted a lecture featuring fischers greatnephew, andre mele, honoring his memory. Anton otto fischer has 20 books on goodreads with 378 ratings. Shop original anton otto fischer paintings from the worlds best art galleries. Anton otto fischer 18821962 was an illustrator for. Also known for illustrating books such as moby dick, treasure island, and 20,000 leagues under the sea, anton otto fischer died far from his beloved sea in the catskill mountains of woodstock, new york, in 1962 at the age of 80. His work in later years focused on landscapes and marine.
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A very collectable copy from famed western writer b. Anton otto fisher rescue of the crew anton otto fisher two red sloops anton otto fisher coasting schooner best known for his gloucester, massachusetts fishing scenes, war convoys, and marine battle scenes, anton fischer was born in munich, germany and came to new york city in 1903. Among his illustrated books were moby dick, twentythousand leagues under the sea, and treasure. Anton otto fischer was activelived in new york germany. Fischer, anton otto, 18821962 lc linked data service. Anton otto fischers most popular book is mobydick or, the whale. Among the books he illustrated were moby dick, twentythousand leagues under the sea, and treasure island. Emigrating to the united states from germany in 1897, anton otto fischer 18821962 worked on ships until becoming a handyman and model for artist arthur burdett frost 18511928. Anton otto fischer catalogue laststandonzombieisland. Anton otto fischer frontispiece for skipper john of the nimbus.
His life and work by anton otto fischer, alexander anthony hurst and katrina sigsbee fischer 1977, book, illustrated at the best online prices at ebay. He passed away on 30 jan 1934 in st cloud, stearns, minnesota, united states. Once to every man kindle edition by larry evans author, anton otto fischer illustrator see all 29 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Anton otto fischer saloon shoot out 1919 clickin cowgirls buy and sell handmade or vintage items, art and supplies on clickin cowgirls, the first online marketplace for the most unique handmade and vintage items from cowgirls and cowboys. View anton otto fischer biographical information, artworks upcoming at auction, and sale prices from our price archives.
Anton otto fischer artist biography for anton otto fischer. Anton otto fischer fischer, anton otto, 18821962 the. Pyle felt that great american art would likely grow from hardworking commercial illustrators, so his students were taught a strong work ethic, excellent draftsmanship and technical skills and the ability to tell a story through their art. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. See available paintings, prints and multiples, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Anton otto fischer artist, fine art prices, auction. At the age of fifteen he ran away when he was forced to study for the priesthood and became a printers devil. Emigrating to the united states from germany in 1897, anton otto fischer.
Conditionall lots are sold as is the condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Like many prominent post cover artists, anton otto fischer, noted for his stunning seascapes, did work between the magazines covers as well. Anton otto fischer marine artist his life and work. Anton otto fischer artist, fine art prices, auction records. Get the best deals on anton otto fischer when you shop the largest online selection at. Anton otto fischer american 1882 1962 summer seas oil on canvas 1945, signed anton otto fischer and dated lower right, inscribed summer seas by anton otto fischer on the reverse. Folio color photolithographic broadside 37 x 29, 94 x 70 cm. Born in germany in 1882, artist anton otto fischer emigrated to the united states in 1897 and worked on ships until becoming a handyman and model for artist arthur burdett frost. Anton otto fischer new york, germany, 1882 1962 best known for his gloucester, massachusetts fishing scenes, war convoys, and marine battle scenes, anton fischer was born in munich, germany and came to new york city in 1903. Weekly, then illustrated an everybodys magazine story by jack london, for whom he would illustrate many books and magazine stories. At pyles art school, fischer was introduced to accomplished illustrators such as saturday evening post artists n. Anton otto fischer summer seas for sale at 1stdibs.
Twenty thousand leagues under the sea, by jules verne. Mele remembered uncle otto with a heavy german accent who often enjoyed playing the piano and smoking cigars. Among his illustrated books were moby dick, twentythousand leagues under the sea, and treasure island. Hurst teredo books ltd, brighton, 1977 with board slipcase. Please call the gallery for current availability 302 6520271 about. Anton otto fischer 1882 1962, mountainous spring landscape, oil on canvas, signed lower right anton otto fischer. Remembered by many in the art community as being just a saturday evening post illustrator there were few maritime artists in modern memory that captured the sea and what it was like to sail upon it in ships of wood and steel than anton otto fischer. As an avid fan of the bernie gunther series of books by philip kerr, i came across jim mcdermotts excellent otto fischer books. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Marine artist katrina sigsbee fischer teredo books ltd. Sigsbee and fischer had a daughter together in 1914, katrina sigsbee fischer 19141998. A story of the old california days in 1849 19, by b. Anton otto fischer started working as a freelance illustrator for a few magazines and books such as moby dick and other classic works of sea literature.
In his spare time, he taught himself to draw and paint, and of course, his pictures were of nautical scenes. Anton otto fischer left his home in germany as a teenager and got a job on an ocean freighter. As a young man, anton otto fischer studied with famed illustrator howard pyle, founder of the brandywine school of artists. So associated is he with resplendent masted ships and sailboats on choppy waves where the observer can almost taste the salt air, one tends to. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Anton fischer married katherine bruns and had 7 children.
Also known for illustrating books such as moby dick, treasure island, and 20,000 leagues under the sea, anton otto fischer died far from his. Anton otto fischer best known for his gloucester, massachusetts fishing scenes, war convoys, and marine battle scenes, anton fischer was born in munich, germany and came to new york city in 1903. Anton otto fischer paintings for sale anton otto fischer. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. He was orphaned at an early age and reared in an orphanage.
This the third of the novels is a darker book than its predecessors as befitting the postwar context in stettin, but just as readable. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. Best known for his gloucester, massachusetts fishing scenes, war convoys, and marine battle scenes, anton otto fischer worked as a model and general handyman for artist arthur burdette frost and worked as a member of the crew on racing yachts in long island sound in new york and connecticut. Major otto fischer, an invalided luftwaffe intelligence officer, undertakes the pursuit of the killer and his abettors. A story of the old california days in 1849 19, illust. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
Anton otto fischer was inducted into the society of illustrators hall of fame in 1996. Apr 05, 2020 blue green cloth with yellow and darker blue decorations and lettering. Best known for his gloucester, massachusetts fishing scenes, war convoys, and marine battle scenes, anton fischer was born in munich, germany and came to new york city in. Among his illustrated books were moby dick, twentythousand leagues under the. Project gutenberg offers 61,521 free ebooks to download. Anton otto fischer edgartown art gallery marthas vineyard.
Pirates giving chase anton otto fischer vallejo demo. The rescue of the crew from the calypso by anton otto. Born in st cloud, stearns, minnesota, united states on 23 dec 1862 to john jacob v fischer and magdelena marie tremp. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Best known for his gloucester, massachusetts, fishing scenes, war convoys, and marine battle scenes, anton fischer was born in munich, germany, and came to new york city in 1903.
Anton otto fischer artwork for sale at online auction anton. Born in munich, germany but orphaned as a boy, fischer ran away to sea at 16 and spent eight years before the mast on a variety. A story of my youth by anton otto fischer charles scribners sons, 1947, and anton otto fischer. Home maritime anton otto fischer marine artist his life and work. He was raised in a christian charity asylum and although he wanted to be a painter, he was educated for the priesthood. Fischer illustrated well over 400 stories for the post. Anton otto fischer 1882 1962 somerville manning gallery. If fischers theory is correct, the most fortunate outcome of. In 1947, after almost forty years of working in the art world, c. Anton otto fischer paintings 26 for sale at 1stdibs.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Books by fischer, anton otto sorted by popularity project. The friends of historic kingston hosted a lecture featuring fischers greatnephew, andre mele, in september 2011. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Further esteem was bestowed upon him in 2011, when friends of historic kingston hosted a lecture featuring fischer s greatnephew, andre mele, honoring his memory.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. After his year in art school, fischer returned to new york where he set up an art studio at 15 west 29th street. He has no resources, no time, no authority other than from a man whose involvement cannot be known. Another dealer offering books, art and fanzines the art show and the art in the dealers room, which is one of the main reasons to visit. The marine paintings by anton otto fischer are as authoritative as only a working sailor could make them. Contact with frost clearly inspired fischer to pursue a career in art, and in 1906 he went to paris to study for two years with jean paul laurens at the academie julian. She was a prolific author and her books were illustrated by many of the most famous illustrators of the day inlcluding wyeth and dixon. Anton otto fischer artwork for sale at online auction. Anton otto fischer fischer, anton otto, 18821962 a wikipedia article about this author is available fischer, anton otto, 18821962, illust the gringos. A story of my youth, an illustrated book detailing.
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