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

Grigoriy Vasilyevich Soroka (1823 - 1864)
Grigoriy Vasilyevich Soroka
1823 - 1864
Pietro Antonio Rotari (1707 - 1762)
Pietro Antonio Rotari
1707 - 1762
Feodosy Fedorovich Shchedrin (1751 - 1825)
Feodosy Fedorovich Shchedrin
1751 - 1825
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov (1792 - 1842)
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov
1792 - 1842
Vigilius Eriksen (1722 - 1782)
Vigilius Eriksen
1722 - 1782
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov (1927 - 2013)
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov
1927 - 2013
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev (1815 - 1859)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Terebenev
1815 - 1859
Pyotr Alexandrovich Krivonogov (1910 - 1967)
Pyotr Alexandrovich Krivonogov
1910 - 1967
Aleksey Eremeevich Karev (1879 - 1942)
Aleksey Eremeevich Karev
1879 - 1942
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (1879 - 1935)
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich
1879 - 1935
Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl (1798 - 1877)
Aloys-Gustav Rockstuhl
1798 - 1877
Pimen Nikitich Orlov (1812 - 1865)
Pimen Nikitich Orlov
1812 - 1865
Valentina Georgievna Kuznetsova (1949)
Valentina Georgievna Kuznetsova
1949
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov (1902 - 1980)
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov
1902 - 1980
Ilya Trofimovich Bogdesko (1923 - 2010)
Ilya Trofimovich Bogdesko
1923 - 2010
Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoi (1837 - 1887)
Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoi
1837 - 1887

Creators Biedermeier

Karl Schröder-Tapiau (1870 - 1945)
Karl Schröder-Tapiau
1870 - 1945
Ludwig Richter (1803 - 1884)
Ludwig Richter
1803 - 1884
Sebastian Wegmayr (1776 - 1857)
Sebastian Wegmayr
1776 - 1857
Jan Haar (1791 - 1840)
Jan Haar
1791 - 1840
Jožef (Giuseppe) Tominc (1790 - 1866)
Jožef (Giuseppe) Tominc
1790 - 1866
Anton Ebert (1845 - 1896)
Anton Ebert
1845 - 1896
Michael Neher (1798 - 1876)
Michael Neher
1798 - 1876
Anton Zwengauer (1810 - 1884)
Anton Zwengauer
1810 - 1884
Georg Emanuel Opiz (1775 - 1841)
Georg Emanuel Opiz
1775 - 1841
Karl von Blaas (1815 - 1894)
Karl von Blaas
1815 - 1894
Gustav Kraus (1804 - 1852)
Gustav Kraus
1804 - 1852
Eduard Gaertner (1801 - 1877)
Eduard Gaertner
1801 - 1877
Peter Mayr (1758 - 1836)
Peter Mayr
1758 - 1836
Siegmund Dux (1826 - 1900)
Siegmund Dux
1826 - 1900
Heinrich Christoph Kolbe (1771 - 1836)
Heinrich Christoph Kolbe
1771 - 1836
Heinrich Franz Carl Billotte (1801 - 1892)
Heinrich Franz Carl Billotte
1801 - 1892