walter ufer (1876 - 1936)
Walter Ufer is an American illustrator and muralist. He received his formal art education in Hamburg and Dresden, where he befriended the American artists Joseph Henry Sharpe and Ernest Blumenschein. In 1906, Ufer moved to Taos, New Mexico, where he became part of a group of painters known as the Taos Society of Artists.
Walter Ufer was drawn to the rugged landscape of the American West and the culture and daily life of the Pueblo Native Americans. Ufer's paintings are characterized by vivid colours and a free-spirited style of painting, conveying the energy and movement of his subjects. He often paints scenes of hunting, horseback riding and other outdoor activities.
Ufer's work was widely acclaimed during his lifetime and he received many awards for his paintings.
