George Augustus Baker
George Augustus Baker (19 March 1821 – 2 April 1880) was an American portrait painter. George Augustus Baker was born on 19 March 1821 in New York City. His artistic education was begun by his father George Augustus Baker, Sr.
Also recorded as George Augustus Baker Jr. · George A. Baker · George-Augustus Baker · George Augustus, Junior Baker
George Augustus Baker
George Augustus Baker · Derived from The Walters Art Museum · Public domain
- Born
- 1821 · New York City.
- Died
- 1880 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- painter
- Languages
- English
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Born at New York City in 1821, died in New York City in 1880.
The recorded working language is English. Work by George Augustus Baker is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Walters Art Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery and National Portrait Gallery.
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