Carl Jérôme Bessenich
Born in 1893.
Died in 1973.
Carl Jérôme Bessenich was a German botanist and painter. His work focuses on landscapes, flowers and figures. From 1933 onwards, he settled in Dornach, where he played a key role as co-founder of the group Die Fähre.
He also directed the Goetheanum, an important centre for research and art inspired by anthroposophical thought.