David Sutter
Born in 1811.
Died in 1880.
David Sutter was a multi-talented artist who worked as a painter, printmaker and watercolourist. His work is distinguished by genre scenes and landscapes, sometimes populated with figures. Alongside his artistic practice, he held the position of professor of aesthetics at the École des beaux-arts de Paris, where he also contributed to discussions on aesthetics and the fine arts through treatises.
In addition, Sutter was a musician, adding a further dimension to his creative career. The details of his life and work remain only partially documented, leaving room for interpretation.