Franz Bauer
 Franz Andreas Bauer (later Francis) (March 14 1758 – December 11 1840) was an Austrian microscopist and botanical artist.Born in Feldsberg Moravia (now Valtice Czech Republic) he was the son of Lucas Bauer (died 1761) court painter to the Prince of Liechtenstein and brother of the painters Josef Anton (1756–1830) and Ferdinand Bauer (1760–1826). After Lucas Bauer's death his wife Therese continued to give her three sons lessons in art and illustration.