George Lourens Kiers (1838 - 1916)

George Lourens Kiers

George Lourens Kiers was a Dutch marine painter, watercolourist and etcher. He was born to Petrus Kiers and Elisabeth Alida Haanen. His parents were painters. Kiers was tutored by Johan Hendrik Louis Meijer. In particular, he painted sea and river views with ships, and also created etchings and watercolors. He was a member of "Arti et Amicitiae" in Amsterdam. From 1856 to 1903 he showed his works at exhibitions in Amsterdam and The Hague.

Date and place of birt:	26 january 1838, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:	22 july 1916, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Nationality:	The Netherlands
Period of activity:	XIX, XX century
Specialization:	Artist, Engraver, Landscape painter, Marine painter, Painter
Art school / group:	Arti et Amicitiae
Genre:	Landscape painting, Marine art
Art style:	Realism
Technique:	Engraving, Etching, Oil, Oil on canvas, Oil on panel, Watercolor