Georg Osterwald
Born in 1803.
Died in 1884.
Georg Osterwald was a versatile artist who worked as a painter, illustrator, draughtsman, engraver and lithographer. His oeuvre encompasses various genres, including history painting, genre scenes, portraits, as well as landscapes and architectural subjects. Alongside his artistic practice, he also held a position as a drawing teacher, thereby contributing to artistic education in Switzerland.
Although sporadic, his activity attests to a significant commitment to the artistic milieu of his time.