Woldemar Hau (1816 - 1895) - photo 1

Woldemar Hau

Woldemar Hau (Russian: Владимир Иванович Гау) was a Baltic German portrait painter, renowned for his contributions to the Biedermeier style, a period marked by a sense of realism and simplicity in art. Born in 1816 in Tallinn, then part of the Russian Empire, he was trained under the guidance of his father, Johannes Hau, and the distinguished artist Karl von Kügelgen. Hau's remarkable talent became evident early on when, at just sixteen, he was recommended to paint for the Russian Imperial Court, leading to his appointment as a Court Painter​​.

During his illustrious career, Hau captured the visages of the Russian nobility, including Tsar Nicholas I and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, alongside other key figures of his time. His works, often characterized by their intricate detail and vibrant realism, include over 200 miniature portraits of the Izmaylovsky Regiment veterans​. His most celebrated works are preserved in prestigious collections and reflect his mastery in both watercolours and miniatures on ivory​.

For those interested in exploring the legacy of Woldemar Hau, his paintings are a fascinating window into the cultural and historical nuances of 19th-century aristocratic Russia. To stay updated on exhibitions and auctions featuring Hau's work, I encourage you to sign up for updates. This subscription will keep you informed about new sales and auction events specifically related to Woldemar Hau.

Date and place of birt:16 february 1816, Tallinn, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:23 march 1895, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Estonia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Miniaturist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Biedermeier
Technique:Watercolor painting

Creators Russia

Nikolai Nikolaevich Storozhevsky (1864 - 1930)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Storozhevsky
1864 - 1930
Ruvim Moiseevich Mazel (1890 - 1967)
Ruvim Moiseevich Mazel
1890 - 1967
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov (1939 - 2006)
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov
1939 - 2006
Stasis Al'girdovich Krasauskas (1929 - 1977)
Stasis Al'girdovich Krasauskas
1929 - 1977
Leonid Vasilievich Khudyakov (1915 - 1995)
Leonid Vasilievich Khudyakov
1915 - 1995
Leonid Romanovich Sologub (1884 - 1956)
Leonid Romanovich Sologub
1884 - 1956
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin (1883 - 1973)
Dmitry Isidorovich Mitrohin
1883 - 1973
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (1848 - 1886)
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray
1848 - 1886
Ruben Artyomovich Varshamov (1936 - 2000)
Ruben Artyomovich Varshamov
1936 - 2000
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky (1893 - 1976)
Vladimir Alekseevich Milashevsky
1893 - 1976
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov (1902 - 1963)
Boris Sergeevich Zemenkov
1902 - 1963
Aleksandr Savvich Brodsky (1955)
Aleksandr Savvich Brodsky
1955
Moses Ivanovich Toidze (1871 - 1953)
Moses Ivanovich Toidze
1871 - 1953
Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985)
Marc Chagall
1887 - 1985
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov (1912 - 1995)
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov
1912 - 1995
Nikolai Evlampievich Bublikov (1871 - 1942)
Nikolai Evlampievich Bublikov
1871 - 1942

Creators Biedermeier

Carl Adolf Senff (1785 - 1863)
Carl Adolf Senff
1785 - 1863
Sebastian Wegmayr (1776 - 1857)
Sebastian Wegmayr
1776 - 1857
Joseph Dunhauser (1805 - 1845)
Joseph Dunhauser
1805 - 1845
Adolf von Menzel (1815 - 1905)
Adolf von Menzel
1815 - 1905
Karl Schröder-Tapiau (1870 - 1945)
Karl Schröder-Tapiau
1870 - 1945
Siegmund Dux (1826 - 1900)
Siegmund Dux
1826 - 1900
Miklos Barabash (1810 - 1898)
Miklos Barabash
1810 - 1898
Johann Peter Krafft (1780 - 1856)
Johann Peter Krafft
1780 - 1856
Johann Schlesinger (1768 - 1840)
Johann Schlesinger
1768 - 1840
Franz Able (1806 - 1880)
Franz Able
1806 - 1880
Lorenzo Quaglio (1793 - 1869)
Lorenzo Quaglio
1793 - 1869
Georg Friedrich Kersting (1785 - 1847)
Georg Friedrich Kersting
1785 - 1847
Anton Ebert (1845 - 1896)
Anton Ebert
1845 - 1896
Peter Mayr (1758 - 1836)
Peter Mayr
1758 - 1836
Eduard Gaertner (1801 - 1877)
Eduard Gaertner
1801 - 1877
Paul Walter Ehrhardt (1872 - 1959)
Paul Walter Ehrhardt
1872 - 1959
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