John Henri Moser

Swiss/American (active 1876–1951)

Autumn on Bear Lake
1944

Oil on plywood
24.25 x 34.5 x 2.375 in.
Museum Permanent Collection
1984.606

Moser arrived in the United States from Switzerland at the age of 12, emigrating with his family to Utah where they eventually settled in the Cache Valley. He studied art at USU (then Utah State Agricultural College) before returning to Europe to further study painting in France. Logan Canyon and Bear Lake were frequent subjects for Moser; this is one of at least four paintings in NEHMA’s collection to depict a view of the lake. Moser preferred saturated colors, making his scenes are especially vibrant and lively.

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This object has the following keywords:

• bodies of water
• lake
• landscape
• natural landscapes - Designates land and water areas where human effects, if present, are not ecologically significant to the area as a whole. Use to contrast with "cultural landscapes," areas which are significantly altered or modified by human actions.
• Utah