Marc-Louis Arlaud
Born in 1772.
Died in 1845.
Marc-Louis Arlaud was a distinguished painter and drawing teacher. In 1822, he took over the direction of the first drawing school in the canton of Vaud, thereby demonstrating his commitment to art education. In 1841, he founded the Musée Arlaud, which became the first fine arts museum in the canton of Vaud, and assumed its directorship.
His role as donor and founder bears witness to his significant contribution to the region’s artistic culture.
