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

Antonio Pujía (1929 - 2018)
Antonio Pujía
1929 - 2018
Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo (1629 - 1693)
Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo
1629 - 1693
Natale Schiavoni (1777 - 1858)
Natale Schiavoni
1777 - 1858
Antonio Chizeri (1821 - 1891)
Antonio Chizeri
1821 - 1891
Raffaello Santi (1483 - 1520)
Raffaello Santi
1483 - 1520
 Quintilianus (35 - 96)
Quintilianus
35 - 96
Filippo della Valle (1698 - 1768)
Filippo della Valle
1698 - 1768
Federico Faruffini (1831 - 1869)
Federico Faruffini
1831 - 1869
Christopher Unterberger (1732 - 1798)
Christopher Unterberger
1732 - 1798
Matteo Bonechi (1669 - 1756)
Matteo Bonechi
1669 - 1756
Aldo Tagliaferro (1936 - 2009)
Aldo Tagliaferro
1936 - 2009
Attilio Castiglioni (1928 - 1990)
Attilio Castiglioni
1928 - 1990
Georg Macco (1863 - 1933)
Georg Macco
1863 - 1933
Nanni Valentini (1932 - 1985)
Nanni Valentini
1932 - 1985
Matteo Ricci (1552 - 1610)
Matteo Ricci
1552 - 1610
Francesco Guicciardini (1483 - 1540)
Francesco Guicciardini
1483 - 1540

Creators Academism

Bogdan Pavlovich Willewalde (1819 - 1903)
Bogdan Pavlovich Willewalde
1819 - 1903
Jean-Victor Schnetz (1787 - 1870)
Jean-Victor Schnetz
1787 - 1870
Rubens Santoro (1859 - 1941)
Rubens Santoro
1859 - 1941
Hermann Gemmel (1813 - 1868)
Hermann Gemmel
1813 - 1868
Thomas Rossiter (1818 - 1871)
Thomas Rossiter
1818 - 1871
Otto Bauriedl (1881 - 1961)
Otto Bauriedl
1881 - 1961
František Ženíšek (1849 - 1916)
František Ženíšek
1849 - 1916
Charles Louis Müller (1815 - 1892)
Charles Louis Müller
1815 - 1892
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev (1777 - 1855)
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev
1777 - 1855
Johann Peter Krafft (1780 - 1856)
Johann Peter Krafft
1780 - 1856
Jacques Courtois (1621 - 1676)
Jacques Courtois
1621 - 1676
John Rathbone (1750 - 1807)
John Rathbone
1750 - 1807
Cesare Lapini (1848 - 1893)
Cesare Lapini
1848 - 1893
Otto Grashof (1812 - 1876)
Otto Grashof
1812 - 1876
Barthélemy Menn (1815 - 1893)
Barthélemy Menn
1815 - 1893
Bernardo Hay (1864 - 1931)
Bernardo Hay
1864 - 1931
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