Marquard Wocher
Born in 1760.
Died in 1830.
Marquard Wocher was a versatile artist who worked as a draughtsman, engraver, painter, miniaturist and heraldist. Originally from Germany, he exercised his talent primarily in Bern and Basel. His œuvre encompasses a variety of genres, including portraits, genre scenes and landscapes.
In 1814, he created a panorama of Thun, attesting to his interest in the representation of space and landscape. Wocher left behind a rich artistic legacy, although some of his works and their impact remain to be explored.
