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

Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev (1909 - 1996)
Yuri Mikhailovich Neprintsev
1909 - 1996
Mina Lukich Kolokolnikov (1707 - 1775)
Mina Lukich Kolokolnikov
1707 - 1775
Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster (1882 - 1949)
Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster
1882 - 1949
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev (1917 - 1998)
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev
1917 - 1998
Pavel Petrovich Leonov (1920 - 2011)
Pavel Petrovich Leonov
1920 - 2011
Stefano Torelli (1712 - 1784)
Stefano Torelli
1712 - 1784
Natalya Danko (1892 - 1942)
Natalya Danko
1892 - 1942
Konstantin Fyodorovich Yuon (1875 - 1958)
Konstantin Fyodorovich Yuon
1875 - 1958
Johann Gottfried Tannauer (1680 - 1737)
Johann Gottfried Tannauer
1680 - 1737
Aleksey Georgievich Sotnikov (1904 - 1989)
Aleksey Georgievich Sotnikov
1904 - 1989
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev (1782 - 1868)
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev
1782 - 1868
Carl Johann Lasch (1822 - 1888)
Carl Johann Lasch
1822 - 1888
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (1885 - 1953)
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin
1885 - 1953
Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Opekushin (1838 - 1923)
Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Opekushin
1838 - 1923
Alexander Nikolaevich Volkov (1886 - 1957)
Alexander Nikolaevich Volkov
1886 - 1957
Victor Kuzmich Teterin (1922 - 1991)
Victor Kuzmich Teterin
1922 - 1991

Creators Biedermeier

Anton Ebert (1845 - 1896)
Anton Ebert
1845 - 1896
Josef Borsos (1821 - 1883)
Josef Borsos
1821 - 1883
Rudolf Gaupmann (1815 - 1877)
Rudolf Gaupmann
1815 - 1877
Carl Adolf Senff (1785 - 1863)
Carl Adolf Senff
1785 - 1863
Peter Mayr (1758 - 1836)
Peter Mayr
1758 - 1836
Friedrich Loos (1797 - 1890)
Friedrich Loos
1797 - 1890
Moritz von Schwind (1804 - 1871)
Moritz von Schwind
1804 - 1871
Josef Lauer (1818 - 1881)
Josef Lauer
1818 - 1881
Siegmund Dux (1826 - 1900)
Siegmund Dux
1826 - 1900
Franz Xaver Petter (1791 - 1866)
Franz Xaver Petter
1791 - 1866
Simon Meister (1796 - 1844)
Simon Meister
1796 - 1844
Karl von Blaas (1815 - 1894)
Karl von Blaas
1815 - 1894
Friedrich Wilhelm Maul (1780 - 1852)
Friedrich Wilhelm Maul
1780 - 1852
Adrian Ludwig Richter (1803 - 1884)
Adrian Ludwig Richter
1803 - 1884
Hermann Bethke (1825 - 1895)
Hermann Bethke
1825 - 1895
Adolf von Menzel (1815 - 1905)
Adolf von Menzel
1815 - 1905
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