Born in Adelaide, Australia in 1874, Christian Siemer emigrated to America in 1913 and remained a resident until his death on February 6, 1940. He is best remembered for a series of mural-size canvases of Los Angeles which were commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce to promote the area. An Impressionist, his compositions generally contain architecture.

Member: Painters & Sculptors of Los Angeles

Exhibited: Century of Progress Fair: Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939; California State Fairs; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 1940