Pierre Gauchat
Born in 1902.
Died in 1956.
Pierre Gauchat was an artist whose career was marked by notable versatility. He worked as a graphic designer, draughtsman, illustrator and set designer, contributing to various fields including the design of posters, postage stamps and banknotes. Between 1925 and 1944, he taught at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich, and subsequently at the cantonal grammar school in the same city until his death.
He was also one of the co-founders of the Swiss Graphic Designers’ Association, testifying to his commitment to the profession.
