Petrus Kiers

Petrus Kiers (1807–1875) was a Dutch painter, photographer and graphic artist.

Petrus Kiers in brief

Born
1807
Died
1875
Known for
painter, photographer, graphic artist, draftsperson, lithographer and etcher
Place of birth
Meppel
Contents

Overview

Born at Meppel in 1807, died at Amsterdam in 1875.

In detail

training under Douwe de Hoop is recorded. Maria Vos is recorded as having studied under Petrus Kiers. the recorded working language is Dutch.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Membership is recorded of Arti et Amicitiae.

Works named in the authority record are Still life with fruit and silver can and The construction of the Oosterdokssluis, viewed from the north.

Work by Petrus Kiers is recorded in the collections of Teylers Museum, Amsterdam Museum, Legermuseum, Drents Museum and Literature Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Petrus Kiers”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q474411: Petrus Kiers

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