John Hauser (painter)

John Hauser (1859-1913) was a German-American genre painter known for his depictions of Native American life, particularly that of the Plains Indians. Born in Germany, he emigrated to the United States as a young man. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich before relocating to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he established a studio.

Hauser's artistic career focused on capturing the everyday life, customs, and portraits of various Native American tribes. He traveled extensively throughout the American West, observing and documenting his subjects. His paintings often portrayed scenes of hunting, ceremonies, and domestic life, reflecting an interest in preserving what he perceived as a disappearing way of life.

Hauser's work was popular during his lifetime, and his paintings were exhibited widely. He contributed to the romanticized view of the "Wild West" prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While his work provides valuable historical documentation, it's important to recognize that it also reflects the biases and perspectives of a European-American artist observing a culture vastly different from his own.