Karl Philipp Büren
Born in 1759.
Died in 1795.
Karl Philipp Büren was a Swiss artist whose oeuvre encompassed painting and printmaking. Alongside his artistic career, he also served as an officer in the Swiss Guard in Holland. His civic engagement is reflected in his role as a member of the Grand Council in Bern.
The details of his artistic production remain partly obscure, leaving an uncertain imprint on the cultural landscape of his time.