Paul Fischer (German, 1864-1932)
"S. S. Frederich der Grosse", October 27, 1900. Watercolor on paper, signed "Dr. Paul Fischer, Durango, Mexico" on the verso of the paper, titled and dated on the verso of the paper, dated "27 October 1900" lower left, framed in a small wooden frame, overall 7" x 9 ¾".
Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Paul Fischer traveled to Mexico around 1890 to work as a resident doctor in the local mines of the Durango region. His work as a painter was a hobby, being a self-taught artist. Nevertheless, he would later become well-known for his outstanding watercolors. In the year 1890, Paul Fischer, now a doctor, accepted a position as a resident physician at Promontorio Mine in The State of Durango in Republic of Mexico. He immersed himself in the culture of his adopted country and was called Pablo Fischer. In his watercolors he depicted the vistas and mountains, rivers and lakes, horses and charros of Mexico.
On August 9th 1932, at the age of 68, Pablo Fischer passed away. Although he is gone his contribution to art and history will always remain.
Condition: Overall good. Paper on the back of the frame is deteriorating.
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"S. S. Frederich der Grosse", October 27, 1900. Watercolor on paper, signed "Dr. Paul Fischer, Durango, Mexico" on the verso of the paper, titled and dated on the verso of the paper, dated "27 October 1900" lower left, framed in a small wooden frame, overall 7" x 9 ¾".
Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Paul Fischer traveled to Mexico around 1890 to work as a resident doctor in the local mines of the Durango region. His work as a painter was a hobby, being a self-taught artist. Nevertheless, he would later become well-known for his outstanding watercolors. In the year 1890, Paul Fischer, now a doctor, accepted a position as a resident physician at Promontorio Mine in The State of Durango in Republic of Mexico. He immersed himself in the culture of his adopted country and was called Pablo Fischer. In his watercolors he depicted the vistas and mountains, rivers and lakes, horses and charros of Mexico.
On August 9th 1932, at the age of 68, Pablo Fischer passed away. Although he is gone his contribution to art and history will always remain.
Condition: Overall good. Paper on the back of the frame is deteriorating.
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