Frank Abney Hastings (1794-1828) naval commander in the Greek War of Independence
Karl Krazeisen (1794 - 1878)
Franz Hanfstaengl (1804 - 1877)
Josef Anton Selb (1784 - 1832)
Colour lithograph
published 1828-1831-
About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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About the artist
Karl Krazeisen entered the Bavarian army in 1812 and took part in the 1813-14 war against Napoleon’s forces. From November 1826 to April 1827 he fought in the battles of the Acropolis, in Athens (Battle of Phaleron). On his return to Munich he was promoted to general of infantry. Krazeisen was not a professional artist. During his time in Greece he drew the portraits of heroes of the war, as well as sketching camps, costumes, uniforms and battle plans. Krazeisen returned to Munich in 1827, where he published his Greek album. He was subsequently awarded the Greek Order of the Redeemer.
Bavarian artist Josef Anton Selb lithographed portraits of several German rulers. He was the father of the artist and lithographer August Selb (born 1812/13).
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- Places
- Subjects
- male portrait, 19th century costume, military uniform, epaulettes, commander (navy), naval officer, Greek War of Independence
- Materials & Techniques
- lithograph, colour lithograph
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Details
- Title
- Frank Abney Hastings (1794-1828) naval commander in the Greek War of Independence
- Date
- published 1828-1831
- Medium
- Colour lithograph
- Acquisition
- Presented by the diplomatic staff of the British Embassy, Athens, November 1956
- Provenance
- Purchased by Anthony Lambert, Embassy Counsellor, from an un-named bookshop in Athens; subsequently presented by diplomatic staff to the British Embassy, Athens 1956
- GAC number
- 3652/2