August von Pettenkofen
1822–1889 · Austrian · 30 artworks
RealismDetailed observationDepiction of peasant lifeUse of local colorAtmospheric perspectiveGenre painting
artist bio
August von Pettenkofen was an Austrian painter known for his realistic depictions of Hungarian peasant life and landscapes. He was a significant figure in Central European Realism, capturing everyday scenes with detailed observation and a focus on local color.
what you'll learn
Studying Pettenkofen's work allows students to understand Realist principles through his detailed depictions of everyday life and landscapes. Students can learn about capturing light and atmosphere, as well as depicting figures within their environment.
related: Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet, Wilhelm Leibl
30 artworks
Water carrier
1853
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The market at Szolnok
1859
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Austrian soldiers crossing a ford
1851
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The Village Scribe
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The pumpkin garden
1862
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Courtyard in Venice
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Neapolitan farmhouse with farmer's wife
1873
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Melon Harvest
1854
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Two Hungarian Peasant Children with Sunflowers
1876
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Migrating gypsies
1856
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The Market at Szolnok, Hungary
1872
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Madonna
1840
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Half-length portrait of a gypsy
1870
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A Roof Garden
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Young Water Carrier
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Market in Szolnok (Market day)
1855
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Studio of August Von Pettenkofen
1889
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Portrait of Ferenc Imrédy
1848
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The storm on Ofen
1849
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Elisabeth Imrédy, Edle Von Omorovicze
1848
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The father of the painter Georg Raab
1847
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The Pharmacist
1885
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Tableware market in Szolnok
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Lumber yard near Szolnok
1889
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Market in Szolnok with the Holy Trinity Column
1853
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Gypsy Hut
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Country girl on the balcony
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Opening ceremony of the Hungarian parliament, 5 July 1848
1848
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The garden of the painter Franz Von Lenbach in Munich
1877
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Josef Strommer as a hunter
1845
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