Karl Jeker
Born in 1834.
Died in 1868.
Karl Jeker was a Swiss artist recognised for his activity as a wood engraver. In 1861, he founded a wood-engraving workshop in Bern in collaboration with Rudolf Buri, thereby marking a significant stage in the development of this artistic technique in Switzerland. His career continued until his death in 1868, during which period he contributed to the development of the art of wood engraving, although little detailed information about his work is available.