Andreas Renatus Högger
Born in 1808.
Died in 1854.
Andreas Renatus Högger was an artist whose work focused primarily on mountain landscapes, notably the famous Felsberg landslide. He also worked briefly as a drawing teacher in England. In addition to his artistic career, Högger contributed to science by inventing a fixative, a perfume, and a “glacial ether” intended to relieve stomach ailments.
These diverse activities attest to his inventive spirit and his commitment to several fields.
