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Franz Krüger Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Franz Krüger our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Franz Krüger · 1797 – 1857

Portrait of Alexander Arkadyevich Suvorov (1851) by Franz Krüger

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 138 x 100 cm

Admire Franz Krüger's stunning 1851 portrait of Alexander Suvorov! This masterpiece, housed at the Hermitage, captures the Russian military leader’s authority and grace. Own a piece of art history today!

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #1: Portrait of Alexander Arkadyevich Suvorov

Art Movement: 19th-century Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Prince Pyotr Volkonsky (1850)

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 283 x 188 cm

Experience the regal grandeur of Franz Krüger's 1850 portrait, capturing a pivotal moment of aristocratic life; discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #2: Portrait of Prince Pyotr Volkonsky

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Franz Krüger, Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I (1852)

1852 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 94 x 72 cm

Entered the Hermitage in 1920; transferred from the Winter Palace

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #3: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Prince Augustus of Prussia by Franz Krüger, 1817

1817 · Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 63 x 47 cm

Admire Franz Krüger’s "Prince Augustus of Prussia" (1817). A romantic portrait showcasing Prussian royalty in opulent detail. Hand-painted reproduction available.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Franz Krüger: Portrait of Fersen (?)

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 97.5 x 76.0cm

This 1850 Academic Realism portrait by Franz Krüger exudes aristocratic poise. Discover the elegance of this fine oil on canvas masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #5: Portrait of Fersen (?)

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Pavel Kiselyov by Franz Krüger, 1851

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 140.0 x 103.0cm

This 1851 oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures a dignified military official in Academic Realism. Discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #6: Portrait of Pavel Kiselyov

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Count Vladimir Adlerberg – Franz Krüger

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 139.0 x 103.0cm

This 1851 oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures aristocratic grandeur. Explore this masterpiece of Academic Realism today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #7: Portrait of Count Vladimir Adlerberg

Art Movement: Academic Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Count Alexander Kushelev-Bezborodko by Franz Krüger, 1850

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 99.0 x 77.0cm

This dignified 1850 oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures aristocratic elegance. Discover the majesty of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #8: Portrait of Count Alexander Kushelev-Bezborodko

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna by Franz Krüger

1836 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 46.5 x 40.0cm

This elegant 1836 portrait by Franz Krüger captures royal nobility. Discover the timeless beauty of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #9: Portrait of Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Equestrian Portrait of Alexander I (1777–1825) by Franz Krüger

1837 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 484.0 x 344.0cm

This grand Neoclassical equestrian portrait by Franz Krüger exudes noble power. Discover this masterpiece and bring its majesty home today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #10: Equestrian Portrait of Alexander I (1777–1825)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Franz Krüger: Portrait of Prince Nikolai Saltykov

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 98.0 x 79.0cm

This Biedermeier oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures a nobleman in vibrant red. Discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #11: Portrait of Prince Nikolai Saltykov

Art Movement: Biedermeier
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Dmitry Volkonsky (1850) by Franz Krüger

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 101.0 x 82.5cm

This formal 1850 oil portrait by Franz Krüger exudes noble dignity. Discover the elegance of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #12: Portrait of Dmitry Volkonsky

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Franz Krüger, Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov (1850)

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 97.0 x 77.0cm

This 1850 oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures a dignified military officer in ceremonial armor. Shop this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #13: Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Alexander Menshikov, Franz Krüger

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 140.5 x 102.0cm

This dignified 1851 portrait by Franz Krüger captures a high-ranking officer in stunning realism. Shop this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #14: Portrait of Alexander Menshikov

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Franz Krüger: Portrait of Prince Alexei Orlov

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 139.5 x 102.5cm

This 1850 military portrait by Franz Krüger exudes regal dignity. Discover the grandeur of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #15: Portrait of Prince Alexei Orlov

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Grand Prince Alexander Nikolayevich, 1840, Franz Krüger

1840 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 98.5 x 70.5cm

This majestic portrait by Franz Krüger captures imperial grandeur. Discover the elegance of this 1840 masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #16: Portrait of Grand Prince Alexander Nikolayevich

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Pyotr Kleinmichel by Franz Krüger

1851 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 137.0 x 104.0cm

This 1851 academic portrait by Franz Krüger captures a dignified military official in ceremonial regalia. Discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #17: Portrait of Pyotr Kleinmichel

Art Movement: Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Alexei Bobrinsky, Franz Krüger

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 65.0 x 54.5cm

This 1850 oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures a noble young man with classical realism. Shop this exquisite reproduction today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #18: Portrait of Alexei Bobrinsky

Art Movement: Academic Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich – Franz Krüger

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 54.5 x 43.5cm

This 1850 oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures a dignified military figure in exquisite detail. Shop this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #19: Portrait of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Prince Andrei Obolensky, 1850, Franz Krüger

1850 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 92.0 x 73.0cm

This 1850 oil portrait by Franz Krüger captures a noble officer in striking military regalia. Discover this masterpiece of realism today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #20: Portrait of Prince Andrei Obolensky

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Count Piotr Wittgenstein by Franz Krüger, 1842

1842 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 361.0 x 298.0cm

This grand military portrait by Franz Krüger captures a Russian field-marshal in ceremonial dress. Discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #21: Portrait of Count Piotr Wittgenstein

Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of Ivan Paskevich, Franz Krüger

1834 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 360.0 x 219.0cm

This heroic 1834 portrait by Franz Krüger captures a military officer in stunning realism. Discover this masterpiece for your collection today.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #22: Portrait of Ivan Paskevich

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Franz Krüger, Equestrian Portrait of Frederick William III (1830)

1830 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 361 x 258 cm

Admire Franz Krüger's masterful Equestrian Portrait of Frederick William III – a monumental oil painting depicting the Prussian King on horseback, capturing the grandeur of 1830s Berlin.

View the most popular artwork of Franz Krüger ranked #23: Equestrian Portrait of Frederick William III

Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Portrait of a woman in a cap

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 90.0 x 75.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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Franz Krüger, Horse Stable (1854)

1854 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 67.8 x 84.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 60 artworks by Franz Krüger
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The artist

Franz Krüger

1797 – 1857

Quick facts

Born1797, Großbadegast, Germany
Top-ranked workPortrait of Alexander Arkadyevich Suvorov
Mediumsoil on canvas
NationalityGermany
Vibeclassic
Emotional tonepowerful, somber
Movementsacademic realism, romanticism
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

The Master of Prussian Grandeur

In the vibrant heart of nineteenth-century Berlin, few names commanded as much respect and affection as Franz Krüger. Affectionately known by the moniker "Pferde-Krüger" or "Horse-Krüger," this German painter and lithographer possessed a singular ability to breathe life into both the noble steeds of the Prussian cavalry and the distinguished faces of the city's elite. Born in Köthen, Germany, Krüger’s artistic journey was deeply rooted in an intimate connection with the natural world and the animal kingdom. His early friendship with the ornithologist Johann Friedrich Naumann sparked a fascination with animal painting that would eventually become a cornerstone of his celebrated reputation.

Krüker's technical foundation was laid at the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin, where he honed his skills before venturing into independent study. He sought inspiration in the most authentic of settings, often drawing directly from life within the Prussian royal stables. This dedication to realism allowed him to capture the muscular tension of a galloping horse and the subtle textures of a military uniform with unparalleled precision. His work was not merely about anatomical accuracy; it was about capturing the very spirit of an era defined by military ambition and aristocratic elegance.

A Portraitist of the Elite

As his reputation grew, Krüger became the most sought-after military and portrait painter in Berlin. His canvases served as a window into the social fabric of the time, documenting the "well-to-do" of the city with a blend of Romanticism and classical refinement. His talent for capturing psychological depth allowed him to move beyond stiff, formal traditions, presenting his subjects with a sense of character and presence. This skill led to prestigious commissions that placed him in the company of royalty and historical icons.

His notable achievements include:

Royal Commissions: His early success with portraits such as Prince Augustus of Prussia laid the groundwork for his fame, leading to frequent depictions of the royal family.
International Recognition: Krüger’s influence extended far beyond Berlin, as evidenced by his travels to the Russian court in St. Petersburg and his participation in the World Exhibition in Paris.
Mastery of Scale and Scene: Beyond individual portraits, he excelled in large-scale historical realism, such as Parade at the Opernplatz, which captured the bustling energy and architectural grandeur of Berlin's public life.

Legacy and Historical Significance

The significance of Franz Krüger lies in his ability to synthesize the lively energy of Romanticism with a meticulous, almost photographic realism. Whether he was portraying the imposing Emperor Nicholas I or the visionary architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Krüger’s work acted as a vital historical record of Prussian society. His paintings of military parades and equestrian scenes provided a sense of movement and vitality that resonated with the burgeoning national identity of the period.

Even as artistic movements shifted, Krüger's impact remained visible through his students and the enduring presence of his works in prestigious institutions like the Schloss Charlottenburg and the Hermitage Museum. He remains a definitive voice of nineteenth-century German art, a painter who could capture both the majesty of a monarch and the raw, unbridled power of a horse with equal grace and profound insight.

Questions & Answers

What are the birthplace and birth year of Franz Krüger?

Franz Krüger was born in Großbadegast in 1797.

Can I browse Franz Krüger's works by movement?

The All Movements page groups Franz Krüger's artworks by art movement.

Where are Franz Krüger's artworks grouped by palette?

Franz Krüger's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 20, 2026

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