Tina Blau

Austria 1845-1916
Tina Blau (1845-1916) was an Austrian artist renowned for her contributions to the Realist movement, particularly within landscape painting. Born in Vienna, she dedicated her career to capturing the light and atmosphere of the natural world with a level of detail and realism that was groundbreaking for her time. Blau's artistic journey began at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where she sought to refine her skills amidst a predominantly male-dominated environment. Despite the challenges, she persevered and later pursued further education in Munich and Paris, where she absorbed the influences of contemporary European art movements, including Impressionism. This exposure broadened her palette and technique, enabling her to produce landscapes that were rich in color and texture, yet true to nature's ever-changing conditions. Her dedication to plein air painting, the practice of working directly from nature, resulted in vibrant and dynamic representations of landscapes across Europe. Blau was among the first women artists to gain recognition for this type of work, breaking down barriers for female representation in the arts. Her subjects ranged from idyllic countryside scenes to bustling urban views, each executed with meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on the transient effects of sunlight. One of Blau's most significant contributions to art history was her insistence on equality for women artists. She fought tirelessly against the institutional biases of her era, ultimately securing her place as a professor at the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts — a position no woman had held before her. Through teaching, she influenced future generations of artists, emphasizing the importance of direct observation and the scientific study of color and light. Throughout her lifetime, Tina Blau created a body of work that not only reflected her technical mastery but also showcased her pioneering spirit and commitment to advancing the role of women in the art world. Her legacy endures through her paintings, which continue to inspire awe with their honest portrayal of nature and their embodiment of the Realist ethos.

Collection of Works(Page 1)

A brewing storm over Haslau,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, tree, cloud, 1girl, sky, scenery
A brewing storm over Haslau
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 2788 × 3184 px
A Dead-End Street in Vienna-Erdberg,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, multiple boys, building
A Dead-End Street in Vienna-Erdberg
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 3255 × 2554 px
A Scene in Mannswörth on the Danube,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, scenery, outdoors, sky
A Scene in Mannswörth on the Danube
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 4483 × 2950 px
Altaussee,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, no humans, flower, scenery, sky, day, cloud
Altaussee
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 2338 × 3199 px
A Calvary group on the Hochberg near Perchtoldsdorf,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, scenery
A Calvary group on the Hochberg near Perchtoldsdorf
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 4521 × 3168 px
A Lane In Italy,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, scenery, day, building, sky, 1girl, alley
A Lane In Italy
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 2192 × 4460 px
A Town Street,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, multiple boys, outdoors, traditional media
A Town Street
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 3586 × 4460 px
An alley in Venice,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, traditional media, multiple boys, building
An alley in Venice
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 2629 × 3329 px
A canal in Dordrecht,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, scenery, no humans, traditional media, sky, cloud
A canal in Dordrecht
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 3012 × 3834 px
A Mediterranean Garden,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, plant, outdoors, scenery, no humans, sky, day
A Mediterranean Garden
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 4260 × 2673 px
A Village Road in Szolnok,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, scenery, smoke, sky, tree, day
A Village Road in Szolnok
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 4263 × 2274 px
An der Donauregulierung,Tina Blau,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, tree, outdoors, scenery, traditional media, sky
An der Donauregulierung
Painter: Tina Blau
Resolution: 3096 × 2414 px