August Von Siegen was born in 1850. He was a German painter active in Munich and Vienna. He was a painter of spirited urban landscapes, seascapes and paintings with fine architectural features. He was also considered an Orientalist artist. He actively worked in and around Vienna.

While little is known about this artist, his paintings which depict highly detailed landscapes and seascapes are highly sought after when they do appear in the art market. The architectural details in Von Siegen's paintings possess a crispness and great sense of light and clarity. His Dutch and German street scenes and seascapes of the 19th Century are among the subjects most desired from this highly talented Austrian artist.