The Horses of Franz Krüger

Franz Krüger was a Prussian painter and lithographer during the early 19th century who was perhaps most well known for his romantic approach to painting the equine animal.

Not Just Horses

This talent was stoked in Berlin where he exhibited an affinity for portraiture. Among his satisfied clients were a number of military officers and Prince August of Prussia. This led him to become a popular portrait artist among the well-to-do of Berlin and beyond.

The Quiet Sort

I could find very little about this artist online, which is likely due to a language barrier. I hope anyone who knows something about Franz will enlighten us in the comments below, his work is lovely & I’d love to learn more about him.

Portrait of Alexander of Russia

Portrait of Alexander of Russia

Princess Legnica Riding

Princess Legnica Riding

Parade on the Opernplatz in Berlin

Parade on the Opernplatz in Berlin

Riding of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia

Riding of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia

Riding to the Hunt

Riding to the Hunt

Parade in Potsdam – Study

Parade in Potsdam - Study

Friedrich Wilhelm III, Prussian King

Friedrich Wilhelm III, Prussian King

Equestrian Portrait of Grand Prince Alexander Nikolayevich

Equestrian Portrait of Grand Prince Alexander Nikolayevich

I Can’t Pick a Favorite

I really like Mr. Krüger’s work and deciding which one I like best is impossible. His style appears casual on the surface, but his attention to detail is impeccable, his colors very true to life and his ability to create personality in his animals with brushstrokes is genius. Be sure to check out more horse art of the masters.

One Comment on “The Horses of Franz Krüger

  1. Chiara kruger

    Franz kruger was the grandfather of my greatgrandfather. Unfortunately I haven’t many info about him. I know his family was a noble family and he married a beautiful opera singer. His son was an entomologist and the son of his son ( my greatgrandfather george karl kruger) was entomologist as well. He studied in berlin and in London and travel all around the europe to find new species of butterfly and other insects. Finally he came to Italy and married an italian noble woman. They had two children, one of these was my grandmother Maria Amalia kruger Who died in 1986. Now we have no info about other relatives remained in germany because the most part of the kruger family died during the second world war. All members of our family have a great love for animals and nature in all her shape. And besides, some members of our family have inherited a little disposition for painting. I am one of them. I ‘m not a painter but provided with a natural ability I ‘ve always liked drawing especially portraits and trees. I know some time ago there has been a big exposition of franz kruger pictures at Hermitage but I didn ‘t succeed in finding the catalogue. I’m sincerly glad you like so much the great ” pferde” kruger. Ps: riding is my favorite sport. Chiara kruger

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