Pirate Karl

1815 (St. Petersburg) - October 19, 1871 (St. Petersburg)

painter and graphic artist.

Biographical information about the wizard scarce.

was born in the family who was born in Danzig. In 1828 joined the IAH as a pensioner of the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty, he learned from AI Sauerweid. In 1832 he was awarded a small silver medal for drawings from life, in 1834 - big and small silver medals in 1835 - a small gold medal for the painting "The interior of the stables." Because of the abundance of imperial orders not to compete for a gold medal. In 1836 was released with a certificate for the title of class artist 1-st degree, soon appointed court painter.

Finished illustrations for publication "Historical Description of clothing and weaponry Russian troops", created by the orders of Alexander II, watercolors and drawings of various parts of Russia's army. He worked as a battle-painter and portraitist.

In 1855 he was awarded the title of academician of the painting "Horse" in 1869 - the title of professor without program execution.

In 1855-1869 worked as head of a drawing department editorial offices "Russia's military chronicle».