Paintings of John Henry Akert, Jr.

The Art of John Henry Akert, Jr.
(1865-1947)
John Henry Akert, Jr., was son of a Swiss immigrant and musician who served in the Seventh Cavalry under Custer until 1875, where John Jr. met both Custer and Sitting Bull. John Jr. traveled through the West and Europe. His water color paintings have won numerous awards, particularly at the Utah State Fair. His works are found in private collections throughout the West.

Edwin Smith Family Farm and Home
by John H. Akert, Jr. (1945)
Home of Ethel A. & Edwin W. Smith
East Mill Creek, Salt Lake County, Utah
(Lloyd & Kaye Smith collection)

Cottonwood Creek
by John Henry Akert, Jr.
(Mary Grace A. Wade collection)

Scene from Europe
(Kathyrn Allen Bright collection)

Swiss Scene
by John Henry Akert, Jr.
Gift to his sister Ruth Akert 1910
(5" by 7")
(Ken Allen collection)
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Ben Akert's 2000 Calendar

Winter River January
(Ben Akert collection)

River in Spring Thaw February
(Ben Akert collection)

Sailing in Storm March
(Ben Akert collection)

Dawn Plowing April
(Ben Akert collection)

Country Road May
(Ben Akert collection)

Swiss Canal June
(Ben Akert collection)

John Akert Home Salt Lake July
(Ben Akert Collection)

Pine Creek August
(Ben Akert Collection)

Shady Brook September
(Ben Akert collection)

Hunting Dogs October
(Ben Akert collection)

Shady Pasture November
(Ben Akert collection)

Wasatch Stream December
(Ben Akert collection)

updated 29 July 2000