Armin Carl Hansen (1886–1957), was an American prominent painter of the en plein air school, and a native of San Francisco, best known for his marine canvases. His father Herman Wendelborg Hansen was also a famous artist of the American West. Armin Hansen studied at the California School of Design, and in Europe. He achieved international recognition for his scenes depicting men and the sea off the northern coast of California. He was elected an Associate to the National Academy of Design in 1926 and an Academician in 1948.
Off for the Night Catch by Armin Hansen
National Academy of Design
The National Academy of Design is an honorary association of American artists, founded in New York City in 1825 by Samuel Morse, Asher Durand, Thomas Cole, Martin E. Thompson, Charles Cushing Wright, Ithiel Town, and others "to promote the fine arts in America through instruction and exhibition." Membership is limited to 450 American artists and architects, who are elected by their peers on the basis of recognized excellence.
The academy's previous building at 1083 Fifth Avenue
National Academy of Design in New York City, one of many Gothic revival buildings modeled on Doge's Palace in Venice, seen c. 1863–1865; this building was demolished in 1901.
The National Academy School of Fine Arts
A few members in 1850 (L to R): Henry Kirke Brown, Henry Peters Gray and founding member Asher Brown Durand.
