Carl Haag
1820–1915 · German · 24 artworks
OrientalismRomanticismRealismDetailed watercolor techniqueOrientalist subject matterRomantic landscape depictionEthnographic accuracyUse of light and shadow
artist bio
Carl Haag was a German-born painter who became known for his detailed watercolor paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from the Middle East and Europe. He combined elements of Orientalism, Romanticism, and Realism to create evocative and meticulously rendered depictions of people and landscapes.
what you'll learn
Studying Haag's work allows students to explore the techniques of watercolor painting, including layering and glazing, while also understanding the historical context of Orientalism and its representation of different cultures. Students can also learn about composition and how to create a sense of depth and realism in their paintings.
related: Jean-Leon Gerome, David Roberts
24 artworks
The sphinx of Geezah
1874
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Wool spinner
1852
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The coffee bearer
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Acropolis of Athens as Seen from the Prison of Socrates
1858
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Italian peasant girl
1855
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Young woman from Rome
1855
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The new arrival
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A Bedouin family in the Wadi Mousa, Syrian Desert
1859
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Solitude
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Portico of Octavia, St. Angelo in Pescheria, Rome, Italy
1840
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Italian peasant girl in a landscape
1859
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Peasant girl with basket of vegetables
1853
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Camels at Damascus
1859
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A woman of Procida (January 22nd, 1853)
1853
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Danger in the desert
1878
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The ruin of a mausoleum in the Campagna Romana
1856
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A Roman water carrier
1857
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A Tyrolese shepherd
1857
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Self-Portrait
1900
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An Italian peasant girl in native costume
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Greek warrior
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Portrait of a mother with her daughter
1847
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Woman of Albano
1852
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The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem
1859
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