Alexander von Wagner
Alexander von Wagner was a Hungarian painter, teacher and artist (1838–1919). He was born at Pest and died at Munich.
Also recorded as Sandor Wagner; Alexander Von Wagner; Alexander Wagner; alex wagner; wagner alexander v.; professor alexander von wagner.
Alexander von Wagner in brief
- Born
- 1838
- Died
- 1919
- Known for
- painter, teacher and artist
- Place of birth
- Pest
Contents
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Sandor Wagner, Alexander Von Wagner, Alexander Wagner, alex wagner and wagner alexander v. His recorded languages were Hungarian and German.
Formation and teaching
Alexander von Wagner studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. He trained under Henrik Weber and Karl von Piloty.
As a teacher, Alexander von Wagner is recorded in connection with Franciszek Żmurko, Gabriel von Hackl and Julius Runge. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
Career and activity
Alexander von Wagner worked in painting.
He was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. He worked at Vienna, Munich, Italy and Spain.
Recognition and collections
Alexander von Wagner received Order of Saint Michael. Work by Alexander von Wagner is held by Finnish National Gallery, Hungarian National Gallery, Bavarian State Painting Collections and Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
Catalogued works
22 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service, The Art Institute of Chicago and Wellcome Collection. Their recorded dates run from 1847 to 2015.
Ein Festtag des Colosseums. Ein Husarenstückchen. Spanische Staatspost-Freuden. Südspanisches Straßenleben. Die Zigeuner von Granada und ihre Höhlenwohnungen. From ancient Roman times, held by Bavarian State Library. The Self- Sacrifice of Titusz Dugovics, dated 1859, held by Hungarian National Gallery, inventory 2806. Hungarian Horses, dated 1900, held by Hungarian National Gallery, inventory 90.4.B. Racing Riders, held by Hungarian National Gallery, inventory 57.93T. Wrangler Race, dated 1870, held by Hungarian National Gallery, inventory FK4196. Herd from Debrecen, dated 1876, held by Hungarian National Gallery, inventory 2803. Seven-in-hand at Debrecen, dated 1897, held by Hungarian National Gallery, inventory 91.18 T. In the Circus Maximus in Rome, held by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/23951d64c6e2490da89d021693e5115d. Bedouin Camp, held by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/efb87ab2baac9dc73097daa6185a44e8. Portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, dated 1867, held by Hungarian National Museum. After the Hunt ( Mathias Corvinus ), dated 1864. The Chariot Race, dated 1882, held by Manchester Art Gallery, inventory 1898.12. Queen Elisabeth in coronation dress, dated 1867, held by Hungarian National Museum. Armchair No. 8, dated 1898/99, polished walnut, mother–of–pearl, and brass with leather seat, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1986.181. Reports on zoology for 1843, 1844 / Translated from the German by George Busk ... Alfred Tulk, esq., and Alexander H. Haliday. Esq., dated 1847, held by Wellcome Collection. Prägende Persönlichkeiten in Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie / Florian Steger ; unter Mitarbeit von Katharina Fürholzer und Maximilian Schochow., dated [2015], held by Wellcome Collection. Tobacco use by Native North Americans : sacred smoke and silent killer / edited by Joseph C. Winter., dated [2000], held by Wellcome Collection.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 9 named public collections.
Hungarian National Gallery: 6 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Hungarian National Museum: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Bavarian State Library: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/23951d64c6e2490da89d021693e5115d: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/efb87ab2baac9dc73097daa6185a44e8: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Manchester Art Gallery: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Art Institute of Chicago: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 3 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Wagner, Alexander von, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Wagner, Alexander (Sándor) Ritter von. Wagner, Peter or Johann Peter Alexander, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. ALEXANDER SEROFF AND HIS RELATIONS TO WAGNER AND LISZT, The Musical Quarterly, 1923. Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, 2022.
Scholarly footprint
Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 15 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Evidence base
This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.
In detail
Alexander von Wagner studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. training under Henrik Weber and Karl von Piloty is recorded. Franciszek Żmurko, Gabriel von Hackl and Julius Runge are recorded as having studied under Alexander von Wagner. the recorded working language is Hungarian and German.
The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Vienna, Munich and Italy. Employment is recorded with Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.
Work by Alexander von Wagner is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Hungarian National Gallery, Bavarian State Painting Collections, Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest and Hungarian National Museum.
Distinctions recorded are Order of Saint Michael.
Chronology
- 1838Alexander von Wagner born at Pest.
- 1919Alexander von Wagner died at Munich.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
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- 2.
Wagner, Alexander von, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Alexander von Wagner.
museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago
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Wellcome Collection catalogue records 3 works naming Alexander von Wagner.
museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q680053: Alexander von Wagner
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
Consult the source - 6.
“Alexander von Wagner”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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