Gerhard Ernest Untermann
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| Gerhard Ernest Untermann, Sr | |
| Born | November 6, 1864 Brandenberg, Germany |
| Died | January 5, 1956 (aged 91) Vernal, Utah |
Ernest Untermann, Sr. (November 6, 1864, Brandenberg, Germany - January 5, 1956, Vernal, Utah) Ernest Untermann, Sr., was a seaman, author, translator, newspaper editor, Director of the old Washington Park Zoo in Milwaukee, geologist, fossil hunter and artist. He painted landscapes and prehistoric flora and fauna. He was known as 'The Artist of the Uintas'. He contributed paintings, murals and panels to the Dinosaur National Monument, the old Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum and has a large collection of paintings at the new Utah Field House of Natural History State Park museum in Vernal, Utah. His interest in paleontology and Geology led to his moving to Vernal, Utah.[1]. As an active Socialist, he helped found the American Socialist Party. He translated and published books on the subject, as well as books on Natural History. You can find more information on Ernest Untermann, Sr on YouTube by entering ErnestUntermann in the YouTube search window and at GOOGLE. Keyword-Untermann.
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- ^ Swanson, Vern G., Robert S. Olpin, and William C. Seifrit. 1997. Utah painting and sculpture. Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, Publisher.
