Jakob Laurenz Gsell
Born in 1786.
Died in 1870.
Jakob Laurenz Gsell was a versatile artist active as a draughtsman, painter, lithographer, engraver and drawing teacher. In 1823, he founded the first lithographic workshop in St. Gallen, thereby marking a significant milestone in the development of this technique in the region. His oeuvre bears witness to an innovative approach and a commitment to art education, although details of his specific works remain limited.