Johann Georg Preisler

Johann Georg Preisler or Preissler (7 July 1757 – 21 April 1831) was a Danish engraver of German origin.

Johann Georg Preisler was born in Copenhagen, the son of Anna Sophia (born Schuckmann) and Johan Martin Preisler, an engraver himself and professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.

Preisler was first student at the Royal Danish Academy where he obtained the gold medal in 1780.

In 1781, he departed for Paris, passing through Hamburg where he visited his father's friend Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock.

Back in Copenhagen, he became engraver of the King, professor and member of the Royal Danish Academy.