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

Ernesto Lamagna (1945)
Ernesto Lamagna
1945
Carlo Francesco Nuvolone (1609 - 1662)
Carlo Francesco Nuvolone
1609 - 1662
Meo Da Siena (1310 - 1333)
Meo Da Siena
1310 - 1333
Francesco Robba (1698 - 1757)
Francesco Robba
1698 - 1757
Mario Bellini (1935)
Mario Bellini
1935
Francesco Albani (1578 - 1660)
Francesco Albani
1578 - 1660
Ferdinando Silvani (1823 - 1899)
Ferdinando Silvani
1823 - 1899
Pietro Longhi (1701 - 1785)
Pietro Longhi
1701 - 1785
Cesare Lapini (1848 - 1893)
Cesare Lapini
1848 - 1893
Francesco Queirolo (1704 - 1762)
Francesco Queirolo
1704 - 1762
Carlo Marochetti (1805 - 1867)
Carlo Marochetti
1805 - 1867
Pietro della Vecchia (1603 - 1678)
Pietro della Vecchia
1603 - 1678
Giò Pomodoro (1930 - 2002)
Giò Pomodoro
1930 - 2002
Alessandro Twombly (1959)
Alessandro Twombly
1959
Hiram Powers (1805 - 1873)
Hiram Powers
1805 - 1873
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 - 1778)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1720 - 1778

Creators Academism

Ludwig Thiersch (1825 - 1909)
Ludwig Thiersch
1825 - 1909
Walter Hemming (1894 - 1979)
Walter Hemming
1894 - 1979
Nathaniel Sichel (1843 - 1907)
Nathaniel Sichel
1843 - 1907
Friedrich Georg Weitsch (1758 - 1828)
Friedrich Georg Weitsch
1758 - 1828
Franz von Defregger (1835 - 1921)
Franz von Defregger
1835 - 1921
Rubens Santoro (1859 - 1941)
Rubens Santoro
1859 - 1941
Emil von Ernst (1817 - 1905)
Emil von Ernst
1817 - 1905
Carl Friedrich Deiker (1836 - 1892)
Carl Friedrich Deiker
1836 - 1892
François Hippolyte Debon (1816 - 1872)
François Hippolyte Debon
1816 - 1872
Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940
Robert Beyschlag (1838 - 1903)
Robert Beyschlag
1838 - 1903
Giacomo Guardi (1764 - 1835)
Giacomo Guardi
1764 - 1835
John Rathbone (1750 - 1807)
John Rathbone
1750 - 1807
William Etty (1787 - 1849)
William Etty
1787 - 1849
Gustave Caillebotte (1848 - 1894)
Gustave Caillebotte
1848 - 1894
Ernst Deger (1809 - 1885)
Ernst Deger
1809 - 1885
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