David Egli
Born in 1788.
David Egli was a Swiss painter whose work focused primarily on portraiture and history painting. He was a pupil of Johannes Pfenninger, indicating a notable artistic training. In 1805, he took part in the Zurich art exhibition, where he presented a portrait as well as a copy of a work by Léonard de Vinci.
These elements suggest an ambition to situate himself within the artistic current of his time, although little further information about his career is available.