Adolf von Stürler
Born in 1802.
Died in 1881.
Adolf von Stürler was a history painter and illustrator active in Paris and Florence. A pupil of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, he also worked as a collector. His commitment to Italian art of the Trecento and Quattrocento is manifested in his donation of an important selection of works to the Kunstmuseum Bern, thereby enriching the institution’s artistic heritage.
Details of his career and works remain partly obscure, leaving questions about his impact and legacy in the field of art.