Nicolaas Baur who was born at Harlingen in 1767, was the son of Hendricus Antonius Baur, a portrait painter (born 1736, died 1817). He painted landscapes and views of cities, and many houses in Holland are embellished by his works. He also painted moonlight and winter scenes; and was particularly successful in marine subjects. He is considered one of the best of the later Dutch marine painters. He died at Harlingen in 1820.
Warship 'Amsterdam' on the IJ before Amsterdam Warship 'Amsterdam' on the IJ before Amsterdam. Oil on canvas. 82 cm x 103 cm.
Date 1807(1807)
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