(1794 - 1878)
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.
