Hans Jakob Graf
Born in 1854.
Died in 1925.
Hans Jakob Graf distinguished himself through his work as a decorator and draughtsman. His oeuvre also encompassed sculpture, notably busts and architectural sculptural elements. Alongside his artistic practice, he worked as a teacher, becoming professor of drawing at the Zurich Polytechnic from 1891 onwards.
His career testifies to a commitment to art education and to a significant contribution to the cultural milieu of his time.