Lorenz Clasen

Lorenz Clasen (14 December 1812, Düsseldorf - 31 May 1899, Leipzig) was a German history painter and author; best known for his frequently reproduced painting, "Germania auf der Wacht am Rhein" (Germania at Watch on the Rhein), in the town hall of Krefeld, which was inspired by the popular song Die Wacht am Rhein.

[1] In addition to painting, he worked as an art critic; providing reviews for numerous local and foreign publications.

[1] Over the next few years, he produced historical paintings and created frescoes for the Elberfeld Town Hall (now the Von der Heydt Museum).

During the Revolution, he served as a Deputy Commander of the Bürgerwehr (Vigilance committee).

[1] From 1847 to 1849, he was Chief Editor of the Düsseldorfer Monathefte [de], a satirical monthly.