Olaf Wieghorst (18991988) Oil on Canvas
Olaf Wieghorst (April 30, 1899 - April 27, 1988) was a Danish-American painter who specialized in depictions of the American frontier. His art was in the vein of Frederic Remington and Charles Russell. In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. [1] Early years
Lot Olaf Wieghorst, (18991988, El Cajon, CA), Indian and horse, Oil on burlap laid to artist
Biography At nine, artist Olaf Wieghorst performed under the stage name, Little Olaf-The Miniature Acrobat. At 14, too tall to work under the moniker, he left the entertainment world to work on a stock farm where he honed his riding skills and started to paint. In 1918, he traveled to New York and made his way west by enlisting in the U.S. Cavalry.
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Olaf Wieghorst Original Art values sold at auction Olaf Wieghorst (American, 1899-1988) Beef Herd Oil on canvas 34 x 48 inches (86.4 x 121.9 cm). Auction 5372 | Lot: 68023 | Nov 8, 2018 Sold For: $125,000.00 OLAF WIEGHORST (American 1899-1988) Driving the Herd Oil on canvas 20in.x 24in. Signed lower left
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(1899-1988) "From the opening of the American West until this present day, artist have sought to capture the rugged beauty, the drama and the romance of this unique part of our national heritage. None have been more successful than Olaf Wieghorst." - Ronald Reagan Olaf Wieghorst was bron in Viborg, Denmark and by the age of nine, was skilled in horseback acrobatics and performed as a stunt.
Olaf Wieghorst, oil on canvas Western artist, Horse artwork, Oil on canvas
1899-1988, Danish. Olaf Wieghorst was born in Denmark in 1899, where he first learned the horsemanship that would be a major theme throughout his life. At the age of 19, Wieghorst immigrated to the U.S., where he joined the 5th Cavalry, patrolling the U.S.-Mexican border. Following his service, he floated around the Southwest, working at times.
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Celebration The Wieghorst Museum preserves the work of Olaf Wieghorst, a great Danish-American twentieth century painter, and celebrates the heritage of the American West through his art. The Wieghorst Museum is an anchor institution in East County San Diego's El Cajon Art and Entertainment District.
Olaf Wieghorst (18991988), 2 prints, Navajo, and Navajo Madonna, ltd. ed. both 291/1500, 21" x 19",
Olaf Wieghorst was a Danish teenager who arrived in the U.S. in 1918. He had little money. He spoke three words of English. Yet he rose to become an internationally recognized painter of western art. Learn More The American West Wieghorst Western Heritage Center presents the art of Olaf Wieghorst
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Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988) was born in Viborg, Denmark, son of a Danish photographer and film animator. He was known as the "Dean of Western Artists" and placed in a class with Frederic Remington and Charles Russell. Olaf was at one time an acrobat, trick rider, cavalryman, cowboy, mounted policeman, and one of the greatest western artists ever.
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23 Artworks: Olaf Wieghorst Night Camp, 20th Century Original Art Broker US$3,495 Olaf Wieghorst Honor, 1982 Original Art Broker US$2,895 Olaf Wieghorst Apaches, Early 20th Century Heather James Fine Art US$87,500 Olaf Wieghorst Crow Indian, 1979 Original Art Broker Sold Olaf Wieghorst Beef Herd Heritage Auctions
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He was also known as a portrait artist - of horses! Believing that horses were as unique as people, he sought to capture the individuality of each horse he put to canvas. Some of the more famous horses captured in Olaf's paintings were Gene Autry's Champion, Tom Morgan's stallion and Roy Rogers' Trigger.
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Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988) was one of the foremost western artists of the 20th Century, earning him the title "Dean of Western Artists." Olaf was a real cowboy and horseman. His paintings were a record of his own experiences. The legacy of art he left us had a truth and realism seldom matched.
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Artist: Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988) Description: Oil | Image Size: 20"h x 24"w; Framed Size: 30"h x 34"w This well-done scene of Apache warriors making their way across a high desert on a bright moonlit night features a dramatic mountain range rising behind the riders who are progressing single file toward a clear stream.
OLAF WIEGHORST (18991988) Out of a Job oil on canvas Art, Oil on canvas, Painting
Olaf Wieghorst was an American-Danish painter best known for his landscapes and equestrian paintings of the American West. View Olaf Wieghorst's 1,268 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
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The El Dorado movie featured Olaf's paintings as backdrops during the credits. Many people have been introduced to Olaf Wieghorst's art by these paintings. I have been asked numerous times about the paintings and if prints are available. There were fifteen painting displayed and prints were published for seven of the painting.