Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth
Born in 1767.
Died in 1823.
Hans Conrad Escher von der Linth was a man of many facets. As a silk manufacturer and statesman, he played a key role in the planning and direction of the Linthwerk, the first public enterprise on a national scale, from 1807 to 1823. At the same time, he distinguished himself as a mineralogist and geologist, contributing to the establishment of the foundations of geology in eastern Switzerland.
His talent as a topographical draughtsman also left its mark on the art of Swiss mountain panoramas, testifying to his commitment to the representation of Alpine landscapes.