About Wilhelm Gause
Lived 1853 – 1916 (aged 63). Wilhelm Gause was a German painter and illustrator.
Wilhelm Gause (27 March 1853 – 13 June 1916) was a German-Austrian painter. He studied at the Düsseldorf Academy, and in 1888 exhibited his work in Vienna.
Works Perhaps Gause's most famous work is Court Ball at the Hofburg. Created in 1900, it hangs today within the walls of the Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. It depicts aristocrats crowding around Franz Joseph I of Austria at the Hofburg Imperial Palace.
On 28 January 2011, Another painting of his, Party on the Ice, 1909 was sold at Sotheby's in New York for $13,750.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Wilhelm Gause's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Wilhelm Gause's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilhelm Gause?
German painter
When was Wilhelm Gause born?
Wilhelm Gause was born on 27 March 1853 in Krefeld.
When did Wilhelm Gause die?
Wilhelm Gause died on 13 June 1916 in Krems.
What was Wilhelm Gause's occupation?
Wilhelm Gause was a painter and illustrator.
What nationality was Wilhelm Gause?
Wilhelm Gause was German.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilhelm Gause. https://biography.guide/wilhelm-gause/
MLA: "Wilhelm Gause." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wilhelm-gause/.
Chicago: "Wilhelm Gause." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wilhelm-gause/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC