Frank Abney Hastings (1794-1828) naval commander in the Greek War of Independence

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

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).

People

Frank Abney Hastings (1794 - 1828)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, 19th century costume, military uniform, epaulettes, commander (navy), naval officer, Greek War of Independence

Materials & Techniques

lithograph, colour lithograph

Artist

Karl Krazeisen (1794 - 1878)
Franz Hanfstaengl (1804 - 1877)
Josef Anton Selb (1784 - 1832)

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