Gédéon Reverdin
Born in 1772.
Died in 1828.
Gédéon Reverdin is recognised for his work as a draughtsman and painter. He produced copies after ancient works as well as after Old Masters and modern masters, while also devoting himself to portraiture. As a professor at the drawing school of the Société des arts de Genève, he contributed to artistic education, notably through his work entitled “Cours complet de dessin”.
His oeuvre reflects a pedagogical approach and a desire to transmit the techniques of drawing to his students.
