The Prospector - by Henry Raschen

Henry Raschen (often spelled Racshen in historical or listing documents, born 1854—died 1937) was a prominent German-born American painter

• Background: Born in Germany, Raschen emigrated to the United States with his family in 1868, growing up in Fort Ross, California.

• Training: He studied at the San Francisco Art Association under artists like Charles Christian Nahl and later traveled to Germany to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.

• Subjects: He is best known for his vivid paintings of Western American life, California landscapes, miners/prospectors, and portraits of Native Americans (particularly members of the Pomo tribes and historical figures like Geronimo, whom he sketched and painted during his lifetime).

• Legacy: His works are held in notable collections, including the Brooklyn Museum and the Oakland Museum of California.