Fischer illustrated such classics as moby dick, twenty. He confessed his favorite character was that old reprobate glencannon, with. Marine artist, his life and work by katrina sigsbee discher with alex a. One of his longest advertising series was for the totally landbased, a and p. All auction absentee bidders bidders leaving order bids and buyers bidding via telephone will bid subject to the same 15% buyers premium. A very collectable copy from famed western writer b. Buy moby dick first edition first edition by herman. Anton otto fischer american, 18821962 shipyard freighter launch, 1941 oil on canvas 22 x 32 in. Illustrator george gibbs was also an author, having written more than 50 books.
Anton otto fischer oil painting on canvas autumn floral still. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the bachfischer surname lived. Eleven classic stories relating to animals, creatures and other critters. 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. 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. Otto fischer was not quite so much the main character, but rather his actions and involvement allowed others to live and breathe. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Description anton otto fischer german, 18821962 moby dick story illustration, 1930 26 x 22 in. Special features on the art of howard pyle, norman mills price and the many. Hurst teredo books ltd, brighton, 1977 with board slipcase.
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. Howard pyle march 5, 1853 november 9, 1911 was an american illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. Fdr in north africa, pacific mission part 3 by rickenbacker, marjorie lawrence, red cross entertains servicemen in england photo essay, air force, anton otto fischer coast guard art, air spotters. Man in rigging by anton otto fischer american 1882. Fullcolor works by james montgomery flagg, howard chandler christy, anton otto fischer, and more than 60 other artists exhorted americans to enlist, buy liberty bonds, increase production, and contribute to. Anton otto fischer 1882 1962 long affiliated with the saturday evening post nearly 50 years, he did dozens of covers and much story art, most notably the longrunning tugboat annie and with maritime painting, fischer was more versatile than depicting the sail and dreadnaughts when given a chance. Set in the closing months of the second world war, otto fischer is, with colleagues, investigating a series of murders of elderly women. Fullcolor works by james montgomery flagg, howard chandler christy, anton otto fischer, and more than 60 other artists exhorted americans to enlist, buy liberty bonds, increase production, and contribute to the war effort. Please note that as an amazon associate, i earn money from qualifying purchases. Otto bookstore americas oldest independently owned. Anton otto fischer 18821962 was an illustrator for.
George kunz ar 8 the peculiar treasure of kings marjory stoneman douglas ss. Your support helps us preserve a great american legacy. Our sellers guarantee your order will be shipped promptly and that all items. 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. Anton otto fischer paintings for sale anton otto fischer. See available paintings, prints and multiples, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. He has no resources, no time, no authority other than from a man whose involvement cannot be known. Fischer illustrated such classics as moby dick, twentythousand leagues under the sea, treasure island, the mutineers, and many others. Anton otto fischer anton, fisher, saturday evening post, book and magazine. If fischers theory is correct, the most fortunate outcome of. Publishers advertisements on two pages following text for two titles, including another by the author.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Raw gold 1908, the land of frozen suns 1910, north of fiftythree 1914, big timber 1916, burned bridges 1919, poor mans rock 1920, the hidden places 1922, the inverted pyramid 1924, wild west. Media in category anton otto fischer the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Bower,fischer, anton otto, ill,decorative designers firm. Pirates giving chase anton otto fischer vallejo demo. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Anton otto fischer was born on february 23, 1882 in regensburg, bavaria, germany. An adventurous voyage of tod moran on the tramp steamer sumatra, new york to north africa illustrated by anton otto fischer. Signed and available at 2019 october 15 illustration. An oil painting on canvas autumnal still life by anton otto fischer american, 18821962. Discover the benefits that come with your membership. Anton otto fischer was a long time cover artist and illustrator for the saturday evening post, celebrated for his maritime paintings.
Depicted is a rich floral bouquet and small jardiniere from which the flowers spill. Visit us on facebook opens new window visit us on twitter opens new window visit us on instagram opens new window. Leyendecker 3 the river part 1 of 3 tristram tupper sl. 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. She was a prolific author and her books were illustrated by many of the most famous illustrators of the day inlcluding wyeth and dixon.
He was raised in a christian charity asylum and although he wanted to be a painter, he was educated for the priesthood. Anton otto fischer marine artist his life and work 1984 thats worth seeking out. More types of anton otto fischer wanted,please contact us right now. The drafting table comes from the estate of marine, landscape and illustrator, anton otto fischer, woodstock, ny. Signed and dated lower right anton otto fischer 1939. Moby dick or, the white whale melville, herman, fischer, anton otto on. Among his illustrated books were moby dick, twentythousand leagues under the sea, and treasure island. The links beside each book title will take you to amazon, who i feel are the best online retailer for books where you can read more about the book, or purchase it. Anton otto fischer 18811962 the germanborn artists years spent at sea afforded him a blazing knowledge of all things maritime, a skill that would later earn him the rank of lieutenant commander as artist laureate for the u. A collection and recollection of favorite regional recipes. 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, saturday evening post american art archives. The land forces command, located at geltow was established on 1 december 1972 as a management body created for the land forces. Twenty thousand leagues under the sea, by jules verne.
The mauritius command ship art, sailing ships, sailing. Oil painting by anton otto fischer for sale at 1stdibs. There are several red herrings where fischer is taken in as well as the reader. Anton otto fischer, new yorkgermany, 18821962, a naval bat. The marine paintings by anton otto fischer are as authoritative as only a working sailor could make them.
Initialed center this illustration appeared in herman melvilles novel, moby dick, john c. Items similar to oil painting by anton otto fischer view more. Land forces of the national peoples army wikipedia. Tall tales bx wild west rpg new classes tall tales is a wild westthemed retroclone intended to be compatible with the original fantasy rpg. Katrina fischeralex hurstillustrations 236 illustrationsdated. As a young man, anton otto fischer studied with famed illustrator howard pyle, founder of the brandywine school of artists. Anton otto fischer catalogue laststandonzombieisland. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Mobydick project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The national museum of american illustration nmai is fortunate to have generous donors who assist the nmais mission to present the best venue for the public to appreciate the greatest collection of american illustration art, by gifting artworks of historical and artistic significance. Illustrious illustrators of the 1920s, from the norman.
Oct 01, 2004 william brown sinclair 1881 or 1878 1972 was a prolific canadian author who wrote under the pseudonym bertrand william sinclair. Featuring a solid oak base with pine work surface and iron hardware. 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 re. Once to every man by evans, larry, fischer, anton otto illustrator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Twenty thousand leagues under the sea is a classic science fiction novel by french writer jules verne published in 1870. William andrew loomis june 15, 1892 may 25, 1959, better known as andrew loomis, was an american illustrator, author, and art instructor. It tells the story of captain nemo and his submarine nautilus as seen from the perspective of professor pierre aronnax. During wwii, he became artist laureate of the united states coast guard and merchant marine, being sworn in as a lieutenant commander in the coast guard. We can produce anton otto fischer according to your requirements. The saturday evening post is a nonprofit organization funded primarily by our members. Blue green cloth with yellow and darker blue decorations and lettering. Anton otto fischer ny,german,18821962 oil painting. Anton otto fischer artist, fine art prices, auction.
Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. Major otto fischer, an invalided luftwaffe intelligence officer, undertakes the pursuit of the killer and his abettors. Hurst teredo books ltd brighton wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Posters of world wars i and ii cdrom and book dover books. How stan ridley met adventure on the trading schooner windrider 1936, 1939, 1952, doubleday. Outstanding selection of nearly 120 american posters that helped fight the battles at home and abroad. Anton otto fischer 0 followers books by anton otto fischer. 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. The approximate height when fully lowered with a a flat. A story of my youth, an illustrated book detailing. 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. Emigrating to the united states from germany in 1897, anton otto fischer. Anton otto fischers illustrations from tugboat annie series, by norman reilly raine. We are professional anton otto fischer supplier and manufacturer in china.
From 1942 until the end of the second world war in 1945, the u. A story of my youth by anton otto fischer charles scribners sons, 1947, and anton otto fischer. Anton otto fischer february 23, 1882 march 26, 1962 was an illustrator for the saturday. Green cloth with red spine and cover title and 3color cover illustration. His daughter, katrina sigsbee fischer, wrote a biography on the artist. See more ideas about ship art, ship paintings and boat art. Recent donations to the nmais american imagist collection. Anton otto fischer naval history and heritage navy. Apr 23, 2018 explore over 330 online local community heritagelineage books containing the names of over 4 million people living in germany. Oil portrait painting of a rabbi by otto eichinger. Fischer also did illustrations for harpers, everybodys magazine, life, the metropolitan, cosmopolitan, scribners.
Deep red foliage contrasts with white flowers and tan leaves scattered about the composition. Anton otto fischer illustrator formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good in very good dust jacket edition later printing binding hardcover publisher john c. The land forces of the national peoples army german. His commercial work was featured prominently in advertising and magazines. In 1947, after almost forty years of working in the art world, c. Twenty thousand leagues under the sea verne, jules, fischer, anton otto on. Buy online, view images and see past prices for anton otto fischer, new yorkgermany, 18821962, a naval battle. Anton stankowski painting b anton stankowski painting c 1960s modern oil on board by fischer. Glencannon series beginning in 1930, and tugboat annie, 1931.
He was a native of wilmington, delaware, and he spent the last year of his life in florence, italy. Fischer, anton otto on yardarm, furling mainsail sailing days sat eve post mar. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Typically, these privately published books list all of the families who lived in the village built on church records, court records, tax records, land records, etc. One of his longest advertising series was for the totally landbased, a. I cant understand why the major publishing houses havent picked up on otto fischer. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
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