VLADIMIR HAU RUSSIAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING, 1866
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Vladimir Ivanovich Hau, Russian, 1816 to 1895, watercolor on paper painting depicting a portrait of a young man with sideburns wearing a black suit. Signed by the artist to the left and dated 1866. Vladimir Ivanovich Hau was a painter, miniaturist, graphic artist. Studied under the guidance of C. F. von Kügelgen in 1827–1832 in Reval. In 1832–1836 he studied as a noncredit student at the Imperial Academy of Arts (IAKh), under the guidance of A. I. Zauerveid. In 1836 Hau was awarded a big silver medal and conferred the title of free (non-class) artist. In 1838–1840 he studied in Germany and Italy. In 1840 Hau was appointed court portrait painter. In 1849 he was elected academician of portrait painting. Vladimir Gau was a famous master of watercolor portraiture, which became widespread in Russia in the 1830s - 1850s. Antique Russian Fine Art For Collectors.
Dimensions: Paper 12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in, plate 11 x 8 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
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