Painting
Schaffler's Farm Four Hours Distant from Stillwater, Wisconsin
| The fertillity of the soil in America and Canada, especially in Wisconsin, was the attraction for most European immigrants. The vast amount of land and the ease with which it could be bought with little capital unfortunately resulted in great waste of cultivated land. However, cattle breeding also started early because of the large amount of pastureland on the prairie. All the European stock prospered as well as at home, especially in the northwestern states and among them particularly Wisconsin. Schaffler came to this country in 1854 from the Black Forest, and in spite of his modest homestead he was very happy. Taken from Hölzlhuber's description of the scene, translated by Vera Kroner. |
| Image ID: | 28200 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1858 |
| Creator Name: | Hölzlhuber, Franz, 1826-1898 |
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| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Franz Hölzlhuber sketches and associated materials, 1856-1860, 1959 |
| Genre: | Painting |
| Original Format Type: | paintings |
| Original Format Number: | PH 3131.38 |
| Original Dimensions: | 8 x 5.5 inches |
| This image is one of forty-two watercolor drawings from a sketchbook by Holzlhuber, documenting his trip to the U.S., especially to Wisconsin and Canada in 1856-1860. |
| Forests and forestry |
| Farmhouses |
| Farms |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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