Johann Andreas Hirnschrot
Born in 1799.
Died in 1845.
Johann Andreas Hirnschrot was a versatile artist, recognised for his work as a miniaturist, enameller and stained-glass artist. He exercised his talent as a portraitist in several Swiss cities, notably Geneva, Bern, Aarau and Zurich. After stays in Munich and Nuremberg, he turned to glassmaking, thereby enriching his artistic repertoire.
Hirnschrot was also the teacher of Johann Jakob Röttinger, testifying to his influence in the field of art in Switzerland during his time.