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The 1 Most Famous Wilhelm Haller Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Wilhelm Haller in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Wilhelm Haller left, the most famous is Mother with Child (1913), in the collection of the Augustiner Museum, Freiburg. Our catalog holds 1 works by Wilhelm Haller; the gallery has kept the 1 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1873 – 1950, Freiburg im Breisgau
Most works: Augustiner Museum
Wilhelm Haller's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Wilhelm Haller's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Wilhelm Haller | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Augustiner Museum |
Freiburg | 1 | Mother with Child |
Wilhelm Haller year by year: the originals that define each
1913 is the year of every dated Wilhelm Haller work in this selection: here they are, ranked by fame.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Collectors' questions about Wilhelm Haller's paintings
Which work is Wilhelm Haller most famous for?Reveal the answer
Mother with Child (1913).
What age was Wilhelm Haller when Mother with Child was made?Reveal the answer
40 years old: Mother with Child dates from 1913, and Wilhelm Haller was born in 1873.
How many paintings did Wilhelm Haller leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Wilhelm Haller.
In which museums do Wilhelm Haller's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Augustiner Museum (Freiburg). The museum table above lists them all.
Wilhelm Haller: life and work
Early Life and Education in Freiburg
Born on May 28, 1873, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, Wilhelm Haller entered a world where the brush was already a familiar presence. He was the son of Konrad Haller, a man who earned his living as a decorative painter. This early exposure to the craft meant that the language of color and form was part of the household atmosphere from his earliest years. Even as a child and throughout his youth, he found himself deeply preoccupied with the act of painting, a passion that seemed to reside within him long before he sought formal training.
His path through the educational institutions of Freiburg was steady. He attended the local Volksschule before moving on to the Berthold-Gymnasium. It was there, in 1892, that he completed his Abitur. While his academic training suggested a different trajectory, the pull of the visual arts remained a constant, quiet influence on his developing mind.
Following his graduation, Wilhelm Haller enrolled at the University of Freiburg. He initially turned his attention toward the study of political science, pursuing the complexities of statecraft and social structures. However, the academic rigor of the university could not entirely suppress his innate inclination toward art. By 1897, he made the definitive choice to abandon his studies of political science to devote himself entirely to the life of a painter.
Notable Works and Subjects
The artist’s hand often turned toward the intimate and the domestic, capturing the quiet presence of life in a way that felt deeply personal. In 1909, he painted a portrait of a small boy accompanied by a monkey, a work that shows his early engagement with character and companionship. This interest in the human form extended to more tender subjects, such as his 1919 composition titled Mother and Child. Through these studies, he explored the subtle connections between people and the animals that shared their world.
Beyond the human figure, the landscapes of his home region frequently occupied his thoughts. He sought to translate the ruggedness of the terrain onto his supports, whether using oil or tempera. In 1923, he rendered a river landscape featuring a castle perched upon limestone rocks. This fascination with the natural architecture of the land continued into his later years; by 1944, he had produced a view of the Black Forest, capturing the essence of the wooded hills that defined the landscape of his life.