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

Jacques Courtois (1621 - 1676)
Jacques Courtois
1621 - 1676
Alessandro Longi (1733 - 1813)
Alessandro Longi
1733 - 1813
Mario Botta (1943)
Mario Botta
1943
Ernesto Tatafiore (1943)
Ernesto Tatafiore
1943
Stefano della Bella (1610 - 1664)
Stefano della Bella
1610 - 1664
Giuseppe Capogrossi (1900 - 1972)
Giuseppe Capogrossi
1900 - 1972
Angelika Kauffmann (1741 - 1807)
Angelika Kauffmann
1741 - 1807
Sabato (Simon) Rodia (1879 - 1965)
Sabato (Simon) Rodia
1879 - 1965
Andrea dell'Asta (1673 - 1721)
Andrea dell'Asta
1673 - 1721
Eli Raphael Marozzi (1913 - 1999)
Eli Raphael Marozzi
1913 - 1999
Antonio Chizeri (1821 - 1891)
Antonio Chizeri
1821 - 1891
Vettor Pisani (1934 - 2011)
Vettor Pisani
1934 - 2011
Filippo de Pisis (1896 - 1956)
Filippo de Pisis
1896 - 1956
Hans De Jode (1630 - 1663)
Hans De Jode
1630 - 1663
Luigi Guardigli (1923 - 2008)
Luigi Guardigli
1923 - 2008
Antoniucci Volti (1915 - 1989)
Antoniucci Volti
1915 - 1989

Creators Academism

Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger (1824 - 1888)
Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger
1824 - 1888
Nicolas-Louis-Albert Delarive (1755 - 1818)
Nicolas-Louis-Albert Delarive
1755 - 1818
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev (1777 - 1855)
Vasily Kozmich Shebuev
1777 - 1855
František Štorek (1933 - 1999)
František Štorek
1933 - 1999
Gerhardt Wilhelm von Reutern (1794 - 1865)
Gerhardt Wilhelm von Reutern
1794 - 1865
Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich (1828 - 1883)
Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich
1828 - 1883
Jules Trayer (1824 - 1909)
Jules Trayer
1824 - 1909
Jean-Baptiste Roby (1821 - 1910)
Jean-Baptiste Roby
1821 - 1910
Victor Patricio Landaluze (1830 - 1889)
Victor Patricio Landaluze
1830 - 1889
Theodoros Vryzakis (1814 - 1878)
Theodoros Vryzakis
1814 - 1878
František Ženíšek (1849 - 1916)
František Ženíšek
1849 - 1916
Henry Jones Tadeus (1859 - 1929)
Henry Jones Tadeus
1859 - 1929
Pierre Justin Ouvrie (1806 - 1879)
Pierre Justin Ouvrie
1806 - 1879
Georges Croegaert (1848 - 1923)
Georges Croegaert
1848 - 1923
Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (1839 - 1915)
Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky
1839 - 1915
Jan Baptist Lodewyck Maes (1794 - 1856)
Jan Baptist Lodewyck Maes
1794 - 1856