Leonhard Widmer
Born in 1808.
Died in 1868.
Leonhard Widmer was a Swiss lithographer and poet. From 1839 onwards, he ran a lithographic enterprise in Zurich, where he contributed to the promotion of popular singing. He is also known for having composed the “Schweizerpsalm”, an emblematic work that begins with the words “Trittst im Morgenrot daher”.
His commitment to Swiss culture and his influence in the field of lithography attest to his significant role within the art scene of his time.