Emanuel Handmann
Born in 1718.
Died in 1781.
Emanuel Handmann was an artist whose principal activity was painting. After spending time in Paris and Italy, he settled in Bern from 1747 onwards, where he specialised in portraiture. His œuvre reflects a European influence while remaining rooted in the artistic context of Bern in his time.
Details of his career and influences remain only partially documented, leaving questions about the development of his style and technique over the years.
