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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]
Wieghorst Western Heritage Center presents the art of Olaf Wieghorst. Known for his magnificent portrayals of the nineteenth century American West, Olaf exhibited a remarkable affinity for the cowboys, the Native American Indians, and the settlers who helped shape this country’s Western landscape.
Premier source for Olaf Wieghorst Prints. This Web Site is dedicated to the memory of Olaf Wieghorst, "The Dean of Western Artists." It is provided as a resource to the collectors and admires of the wonderful legacy of Western Art Olaf Wieghorst created during his eight-nine years.
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Olaf Wieghorst was an American-Danish painter best known for his landscapes and equestrian paintings of the American West. View Olaf Wieghorst’s 1,283 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
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Olaf lived the American Dream. Determination, hard work, overcoming adversity, building a family – Olaf seized the opportunity America offered. Today, the Olaf Wieghorst Museum is a testament to both Olaf and the American story. You can join us in keeping the memory – and the American Heritage alive.
The Wieghorst Museum. With the assistance of the Wieghorst family, the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Foundation was created and supplied with records and artifacts from Olaf’s life. The museum now holds the largest collection of Wieghorst work in the world. The museum maintains a western art research library.
Feb 23, 2013 · (619) 590 – 3431. www. wieghorstmuseum .org/ "From the opening of the American West until this present day, artists 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 then Olaf Wieghorst." - Ronald Reagan.
