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August Von Pettenkofen Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide August Von Pettenkofen · 1822 – 1889

Gipsy Children

1855 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 22 x 27 cm

A poignant Realism masterpiece capturing the quiet intimacy of two young girls by August von Pettenkofen, inviting you to bring this soulful 19th-century moment into your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Farmer´s house in Lower Austria

1854 · Regional Gallery in Liberec, Liberice

A rustic scene of rural life unfolds in this 1854 painting by August von Pettenkofen featuring a thatched farmhouse and figures in Lower Austria, inviting you to bring this piece of historical charm into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Portrait of József Borsos

1849 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 41 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Portrait of Painter József Borsos

1840 · Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest · original 91.0 x 72.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Farmer's wife from Dobbiaco

original 22 x 13 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Portrait of Ignatz Imrédy, Edler von Omorowicze

1850 · Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 75.5 x 59.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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A Farmer’s Wife Blowing her Nose

Leopold Museum, Vienna · original 15.4 x 8.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Bust Portrait of a Hungarian Peasant

1870 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 32.0 x 24.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Hungarian village in rain

1856 · Regional Gallery in Liberec, Liberice

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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The waiting gentleman

Explore 'The Waiting Gentleman' by August von Pettenkofen – a haunting monochrome drawing of figures in a dense forest. Masterful realism & texture, evoking isolation & journey. A captivating piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Robbers in a Cornfield

1852 · Wallace Collection, London · original 26.5 x 23.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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The Duel

1858 · original 23 x 17 cm

Explore 'The Duel' by August von Pettenkofen – a dramatic 1858 oil painting showcasing Romantic intensity & impasto texture. Discover this Austrian masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Madonna

1840 · original 59.0 x 47.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Bathers

1868 · original 31.3 x 20.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Portrait of August Semeleder

1840 · original 17 x 14 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Elisabeth Imrédy, Edle von Omorovicze

1848 · original 59.5 x 46.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Neapolitanisches Bauernhaus mit Bäuerin

1873 · original 32.0 x 25.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Gypsy Woman

1862 · original 22.0 x 12.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Head of a young Italian girl

1847 · original 31.7 x 21.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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The Pumpkin Garden

1862 · original 31.0 x 23.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Peasants House with woman, child and Poultry before the Door

original 30.5 x 22.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Portrait of Ferenc Imrédy

1848 · original 59.5 x 46.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Old Venetian Woman, Blowing Her Nose

1874 · original 15.0 x 9.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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The Kiss II

1864 · original 27.5 x 21.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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Josef Strommer as Hunter

1845 · original 36.0 x 29.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 90 artworks by August Von Pettenkofen
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The artist

August Von Pettenkofen

1822 – 1889

Quick facts

Museums on APSAlte Nationalgalerie, Walters Art Museum, Amsterdam Museum, Bavarian State Painting Collections, Hermitage Museum
Also known asAugust Xaver Carl von Pettenkofen, August Xaver Karl Pettenkofen, August Xaver Karl von Pettenkofen, August Xaver Karl, Ritter von Pettenkofen, August von Pettenkoffen
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Born1822, Vienna, Austria
Movementsrealism
NationalityAustria
Art period19th Century
Top 3 worksGipsy Children, Farmer´s house in Lower Austria, Portrait of József Borsos

Biography

The Soul of the Austrian Landscape

August von Pettenkofen stands as a profound voice in nineteenth-century painting, an artist whose brush captured the quiet, unadorned dignity of rural existence. Born in Vienna, Austria, his early life was shaped by the estates of his father, a merchant and landowner, and later by the familial influence of his cousin Ferdinand von Saar. While he initially pursued a military career, the call of the canvas proved irresistible. By 1834, Petten andkofen had transitioned from soldier to student, enrolling at the Academy of Fine Arts to study under masters such as Leopold Kupelwieser and Franz Eybl. His early works reflected the Biedermeier style, characterized by a focus on domesticity and gentle genre scenes, yet a deeper, more atmospheric sensibility was already beginning to stir within his technique.

The turbulent years of the Revolutions of 1848 marked a pivotal shift in his artistic trajectory. Serving as a military painter in the style of Carl Schindler, Pettenkofen’s experiences during wartime brought him into contact with the raw realities of conflict and the rugged landscapes of Hungary. His time in Szolnok, in particular, left an indelible mark on his vision, infusing his work with a more picturesque and sincere quality. This period of movement and observation allowed him to move away from the structured charm of Biedermeier toward a more naturalistic approach, one that sought to find beauty in the unpretentious rhythms of life.

Influences and the Barbizon Connection

In 1852, Pettenkofen’s journey led him to Paris, a transformative encounter that would redefine his relationship with light and atmosphere. Under the profound influence of the Barbizon school, he began to embrace a style that favored the emotional resonance of nature over mere topographical accuracy. This evolution is evident in his ability to depict the melancholy and quietude of the Hungarian peasantry and gypsies with an extraordinary lack of theatricality or forced humor. He possessed a rare gift for portraying the "uneventful" moments of life—the stillness of a landscape or the weary rest of a soldier—with a sincerity that felt both grounded and eternal.

His technical mastery often balanced precision with a soft, atmospheric touch. Whether rendering the weathered wooden walls of a rustic dwelling in Farmer’s House in Lower Austria or the dramatic textures of an oil painting like The Duel, Pettenkofen utilized light to breathe life into his subjects. His work is celebrated for its ability to weave mundane details—a solitary bowl, a weathered chair, or the texture of a thatched roof—into a cohesive narrative of human presence and historical depth. This sensitivity to the tactile reality of his subjects allowed him to create windows into a period where existence was dictated by the sun and the seasons.

Legacy and Recognition

Throughout his later years, Pettenkofen’s reputation grew alongside his artistic refinement. His annual travels to Venice between 1870 and 1880 provided fresh inspiration, further enriching his palette and perspective. The significance of his contribution to the Austrian art scene was formally recognized through several prestigious honors:

Admission as a member of the Vienna Academy in 1866.
Appointment as an honorary member of the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, in 1872.
The distinction of being knighted in 1876.

Today, his works reside in esteemed institutions such as the Lower Belvedere, Upper Belvedere, and the Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz, serving as enduring testaments to his ability to capture the human spirit within the landscape. Pettenkofen’s legacy remains one of profound empathy, leaving behind a body of work that honors the humble dignity of life through a lens of quiet, masterful naturalism.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see August Von Pettenkofen's artworks in chronological order?

A timeline of August Von Pettenkofen's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

How did August Von Pettenkofen's art evolve over time?

August Von Pettenkofen's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

Where can I find statistics about August Von Pettenkofen's works?

Statistics about August Von Pettenkofen's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

Collector's quiz

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