Carl Timoleon von Neff (1805 - 1877)

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Carl Timoleon von Neff

Carl Timoleon von Neff (Russian: Тимофей Андреевич Нефф) was a Baltic German painter, known for his mastery in religious, portrait, and allegorical themes. Born in 1804 in Püssi, Estonia, Neff's talent led him to study under renowned artists in Italy and Germany, honing a style that blended academic and neoclassical influences.

Neff's works are particularly revered for their delicate handling of religious subjects and the regal elegance of his portraits. He became a favored artist at the Russian court, contributing significantly to the art collection of the Imperial family. Among his notable works, the altarpieces in the palace church at Peterhof and the St. Michael's Castle in Saint Petersburg stand out, showcasing his skill in creating spiritually profound and aesthetically pleasing compositions.

For art collectors and experts, Neff's paintings not only represent a fusion of religious devotion and artistic finesse but are also a testament to the rich cultural interplay in 19th-century Russian art. Those interested in exploring or acquiring pieces by Carl Timoleon von Neff should consider signing up for updates on new sales and auction events specifically related to his works. This ensures you remain informed about the availability of his influential and sought-after pieces.

Date and place of birt:14 october 1805, Püssi, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:5 january 1877, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Italy, Russia, Estonia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:Allegory, Chamber portrait, Genre art, Genre Portrait, History painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Academism

Creators Italy

Francesco Conti (1681 - 1760)
Francesco Conti
1681 - 1760
Violante Beatrice Siries (1709 - 1783)
Violante Beatrice Siries
1709 - 1783
Bruto Mazzolani (1880 - 1949)
Bruto Mazzolani
1880 - 1949
Mario Raciti (1939)
Mario Raciti
1939
Domenico Tempesti (1652 - 1737)
Domenico Tempesti
1652 - 1737
Federico Madraso y Ochoa (1875 - 1935)
Federico Madraso y Ochoa
1875 - 1935
Pietro Chiesa (1892 - 1948)
Pietro Chiesa
1892 - 1948
Carel de Vogelaer (1653 - 1695)
Carel de Vogelaer
1653 - 1695
Massimo Agostinelli (1987)
Massimo Agostinelli
1987
Torello Ancillotti (1843 - 1899)
Torello Ancillotti
1843 - 1899
Antonio Giusti (1624 - 1705)
Antonio Giusti
1624 - 1705
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana (1931 - 1989)
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
1931 - 1989
Ercole Lelli (1702 - 1766)
Ercole Lelli
1702 - 1766
Remigio Cantagallina (1582 - 1656)
Remigio Cantagallina
1582 - 1656
Piero Manzoni (1933 - 1963)
Piero Manzoni
1933 - 1963
Cosimo Tura (1430 - 1495)
Cosimo Tura
1430 - 1495

Creators Academism

Vasily Semenovich Sadovnikov (1800 - 1879)
Vasily Semenovich Sadovnikov
1800 - 1879
Johann Velten (1807 - 1883)
Johann Velten
1807 - 1883
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev (1811 - 1879)
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasilyev
1811 - 1879
Ernst Deger (1809 - 1885)
Ernst Deger
1809 - 1885
Paul-Jacques Baudry (1828 - 1886)
Paul-Jacques Baudry
1828 - 1886
William Sidney Mount (1807 - 1868)
William Sidney Mount
1807 - 1868
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski
1833 - 1900
Zygmunt Aydukevich (1861 - 1917)
Zygmunt Aydukevich
1861 - 1917
Victor Patricio Landaluze (1830 - 1889)
Victor Patricio Landaluze
1830 - 1889
Jules-Élie Delaunay (1828 - 1891)
Jules-Élie Delaunay
1828 - 1891
Heinz Pinggera (1900 - XX century)
Heinz Pinggera
1900 - XX century
Nicaise de Keyser (1813 - 1887)
Nicaise de Keyser
1813 - 1887
Aleksandr Svedomskii (1848 - 1911)
Aleksandr Svedomskii
1848 - 1911
Giovanni Volpato (1735 - 1803)
Giovanni Volpato
1735 - 1803
Carlo Ademollo (1824 - 1911)
Carlo Ademollo
1824 - 1911
Marcus de Bye (1638 - 1688)
Marcus de Bye
1638 - 1688