Fritz Baer (1850 - 1919)
1850-08-18Munich, Germany1919-02-20Pasing, Germany
Fritz Baer
Friedrich August Baer was a German painter who initially pursued law but turned to painting after being inspired by Eduard Schleich's work. He was a self-taught artist who received guidance from Adolf Lier and Hermann Baisch. Baer was a member of the Munich Art Association and exhibited his works in various exhibitions across Germany and Austria. He became interested in painting high mountain landscapes and was occasionally misunderstood for his unique style. Baer was also a writer and book illustrator and received several medals and awards for his artistic achievements.
Date and place of birt: | 18 august 1850, Munich, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 20 february 1919, Pasing, Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Painter |
Genre: | Mountain landscape, Landscape painting |
Art style: | Impressionism |