Bernardus Fredericus Aloysius (Bernard) Eilers (1878–1951) was a prominent Dutch photographer and lithographer, recognized as a pioneer in the development of color photography in the Netherlands. After starting as a painter's assistant, he became a skilled lithographer at the Van Leer & Co. firm in Amsterdam. In 1904, he opened his own photographic studio, Eilers & Wolf, where he perfected three-color photography and developed the 'Foto-chroma Eilers' process. A master of pictorialism, his work was characterized by atmosphere and light, drawing inspiration from painters like Rembrandt and Jacob van Ruysdael. His notable works include landscapes, cityscapes of Amsterdam, and portraits. He received significant international recognition, winning a gold medal at the 1910 Brussels World Exhibition and being awarded by the London Salon of Photography. His extensive portfolio is held in numerous public collections, including the Rijksmuseum and the Nederlands Fotomuseum.[1,2,3]
