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

Alexander Dumchenko (1954)
Alexander Dumchenko
1954
Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev (1830 - 1904)
Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev
1830 - 1904
Konstantin Aristarkhovich Bolshakov (1895 - 1938)
Konstantin Aristarkhovich Bolshakov
1895 - 1938
Alexander Bogdanovich Willewalde (1857 - 1903)
Alexander Bogdanovich Willewalde
1857 - 1903
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin (1921 - 1991)
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin
1921 - 1991
Johann Friedrich Grooth (1717 - 1801)
Johann Friedrich Grooth
1717 - 1801
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva (1928 - 2010)
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva
1928 - 2010
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov (1937)
Kirill Serafimovich Mamonov
1937
Ilgizar Hasanov (1958)
Ilgizar Hasanov
1958
Alexey Lukich Yushanov (1840 - 1866)
Alexey Lukich Yushanov
1840 - 1866
Serge Ivanoff (1893 - 1983)
Serge Ivanoff
1893 - 1983
Arsen Albertovich Avetisyan (1971 - 2004)
Arsen Albertovich Avetisyan
1971 - 2004
Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov (1937)
Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov
1937
Yulo Il'mar Iokhannesovich Sooster (1924 - 1970)
Yulo Il'mar Iokhannesovich Sooster
1924 - 1970
Pavel Fyodorovich Sudakov (1914 - 2010)
Pavel Fyodorovich Sudakov
1914 - 2010
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
1904 - 1975

Creators Biedermeier

Joseph Dunhauser (1805 - 1845)
Joseph Dunhauser
1805 - 1845
Gustav Kraus (1804 - 1852)
Gustav Kraus
1804 - 1852
Gustav Rantsoni (1826 - 1900)
Gustav Rantsoni
1826 - 1900
Anton Romako (1832 - 1889)
Anton Romako
1832 - 1889
Rudolf Gaupmann (1815 - 1877)
Rudolf Gaupmann
1815 - 1877
Peter Mayr (1758 - 1836)
Peter Mayr
1758 - 1836
Karl Schröder-Tapiau (1870 - 1945)
Karl Schröder-Tapiau
1870 - 1945
Adrian Ludwig Richter (1803 - 1884)
Adrian Ludwig Richter
1803 - 1884
Friedrich Wilhelm Maul (1780 - 1852)
Friedrich Wilhelm Maul
1780 - 1852
Carl Kreul (1805 - 1867)
Carl Kreul
1805 - 1867
Carl Spitzweg (1808 - 1885)
Carl Spitzweg
1808 - 1885
Lorenzo Quaglio (1793 - 1869)
Lorenzo Quaglio
1793 - 1869
Joseph Anton Koch (1768 - 1839)
Joseph Anton Koch
1768 - 1839
Josef Lauer (1818 - 1881)
Josef Lauer
1818 - 1881
Edmund Ludwig Eduard Wodick (1816 - 1886)
Edmund Ludwig Eduard Wodick
1816 - 1886
Georg Friedrich Kersting (1785 - 1847)
Georg Friedrich Kersting
1785 - 1847