Pashenny, Pyotr (mid 19th century).

Lithography, paper
Portrait of Nicholas I. (1850) Based on the work of Franz Kruger
40,2 x 30,8
Lower left Рисо. С натуры професор Крюгеръ Сентяб 1850
Lower Center – Собственное издание
Лит. Глав. Управ. Путей сообщ. и Публичных Зданий (К. Поль. Дир.) С. Петербургъ
Lower right – Рисовал на камне Петръ Пашенный
Franz Kruger is a German painter, portraitist, worked at the Imperial Court of Russia, at the Royal Court of Prussia. He painted many portraits of the august persons. Kruger’s brilliant technique coexisted with impeccable taste and enormous efficiency. Taught painting at the Berlin Academy of Architecture
Pyotr Pashenny worked as a lithographer at the Government Printing House of Ways of Communication. and Public Buildings.