Edward Vischer facts for kids
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Edward Vischer
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Studio portrait of Edward Vischer. Taken at C.E. Watkins' Art Gallery, San Francisco, California.
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| Born | 1809 |
| Died | December 24, 1878 |
| Occupation | photographer |
Edward Vischer (1809–1878) was a talented artist and photographer. He was born in Germany but moved to Mexico when he was just 19 years old. Vischer is famous for his detailed pencil sketches of California's beautiful landscapes. He created these amazing drawings throughout the 1860s and 1870s.
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Edward Vischer: Artist and Explorer
Early Life and Adventures
Edward Vischer began his career working for a trading company called Heinrich Virmond. This job took him on many journeys along the Pacific Coast of the Americas. In 1835, he visited Peru for business. While there, he lived with another artist named Mauritius Rugendas. He also met the famous scientist Charles Darwin.
In 1842, Vischer became very interested in California. He agreed to travel there for Virmond's company. This trip helped him discover his passion for drawing the natural beauty of the region.
Capturing California's Beauty
Vischer is best known for his incredible pencil sketches of California landscapes. He drew these detailed scenes throughout the 1860s and 1870s. He sketched many different things. His favorite subjects included the historic California missions, tall trees, majestic mountains, and peaceful rural scenes.
In 1870, he published a book called Pictorial of California. This book brought together nearly 200 of his drawings. It was the first time anyone had created such a complete collection of California's scenery. He followed this in 1872 with another album of drawings. This one focused on the California missions. A final book of mission drawings was published in 1878, the year he passed away.
His Published Artworks
Edward Vischer created several important books of his drawings. Here is a list of some of his published works:
- Sketches of the Washoe Mining Region (1862)
- Views of California: The Mammoth Tree Grove, Calaveras County, California, and Its Avenues (1862)
- Pictorial of California (1870)
- The Mission Era: California Under Spain and Mexico (1872)
- Drawings of the California Missions (1878)
Later Life
Edward Vischer died on December 24, 1878. He passed away in San Francisco, California. His artwork continues to show us what California looked like in the 1800s.
Image Gallery
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El Jolon, Monterey County
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Rancho de Santa Ana by Edward Vischer
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Mission San Antonio de Padua as drawn
