Martin Usteri
Born in 1763.
Died in 1827.
Martin Usteri is recognised as a poet and draughtsman. He is notably regarded as the initiator of the “Zürcher Malerbücher”, which form the foundation of the art collection subsequently assembled by the Kunsthaus Zürich. His work attests to a significant contribution to the artistic scene of his time, although the precise details of his career remain partly obscure.