Friedrich Baur (Latvian: Fridrihs Baurs or Fridrichs Baurs, 1879–1950) was a Latvian painter and graphic artist of Baltic German descent. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]
Fridrihs Baurs | |
|---|---|
| Born | Friedrich Baur 16 June 1879 Russian Empire (now Latvia) |
| Died | 1950 (aged 70–71) Germany |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, graphic artist, journalist |
Baurs was born in Latvia on 16 June 1879 while it was under the rule of the Russian Empire.[2] During World War II, he left for Germany, where he died in 1950.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Friedrich Baur". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Vēstures atmiņas" [Historical memories]. Brīvā Zeme (in Latvian). 17 June 1940.
- ^ "Latviešu mākslinieki emigrācijā (līdz 1926. gadam dzimušie)" [Latvian emigre artists (born before 1926)]. Literatūra un Māksla (in Latvian). 5 August 1989. p. 15.
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