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Franz Krüger

German painter of equestrian portraits (1797-1857) · Artists · Died at 59

Franz Krüger, known as Pferde-Krüger ("Horse-Krüger"), was a German (Prussian) painter and lithographer. He was best known for his romantic and lively portraits and pictures of horses, which made him the most in demand military and portrait painter in Berlin.

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Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class

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His paintings of military parades and hundreds of portraits led to him painting many of the "well-to-do" of the city.

Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1797 to 1857 · aged 59