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Anton otto fischer was born into extreme poverty in. Anton otto fischer paintings 26 for sale at 1stdibs. 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. The marine paintings by anton otto fischer are as authoritative as only a working sailor could make them. Moby dick or, the white whale melville, herman, fischer, anton otto on. Anton otto fischer project gutenberg selfpublishing. 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. 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. A story of my youth by anton otto fischer online at alibris. Anton otto fischer 1882 1962 somerville manning gallery. 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. Sigsbee and fischer had a daughter together in 1914, katrina sigsbee fischer 19141998. Anton otto fischer the white desert, original sep 15, 2019.