Michael Wachsmuth
Born in 1705.
Died in 1775.
Michael Wachsmuth was an artist whose principal activity was copper engraving. He practised his profession in Schaffhausen between 1760 and 1770. Wachsmuth is also known for his role as an illustrator of Johann Caspar Lavater’s “Physiognomische Fragmente”, a work that explores the links between physical appearance and personality.
Although his career is documented, certain aspects of his life and work remain uncertain.
