Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
1793–1865 · Austrian · 30 artworks
BiedermeierRomanticismDetailed realismNaturalistic lightGenre scenesLandscape paintingEmphasis on detail
artist bio
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller was an Austrian painter and writer, one of the most important Austrian artists of the Biedermeier period. He is known for his realistic landscapes and genre paintings, which often depicted rural life and the beauty of the Austrian countryside.
what you'll learn
Studying Waldmüller's work allows students to explore the detailed realism of Biedermeier painting and the romanticized depiction of nature. Students can learn about composition, light, and color to create realistic and emotionally engaging artworks.
related: Carl Spitzweg, Caspar David Friedrich, Gustave Courbet
30 artworks
Maple trees near Ischl
1831
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Traunsee with Orth-castle
1830
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Time of roses
1864
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Yard of the old, Heumüller, in Vienna
1859
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Mountain landscape with vineyard
1862
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The Eltz Family
1835
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Pfamgasse in St. Wolfgang
1835
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Mill at the outlet of the Königssee
1840
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Mountain landscape with the ruins of Liechtenstein in Mödling
1859
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Der Wolfgangsee
1835
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The ruin of the Greek theater in Taormina, Sicily
1844
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The Homecoming
1859
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The Radhausberg at Gastein
1837
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After Confiscation
1859
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The pilgrims resting
1859
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Dachstein from the place of Sophie
1835
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Look to the mountain town of Mola at Taormina
1844
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View to Mödling
1848
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Girl adorns the Virgin Mary with a rose
1836
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Sunday rest
1859
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Hallstatt
1839
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The ruin Lichtenstein at Mödling
1848
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Lake Fuschel with Schafberg
1835
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View of the Dachstein with the Hallstättersee from the Hütteneckalpe at Ischl
1838
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The Dachstein
1835
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Ruins of the Temple of Juno at Girgenti Lancinia
1845
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The charity
1865
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Christmas morning
1844
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After school
1841
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Mountains of Arco at Riva
1841
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